MODULES

• 1 Healthy Cooking
• 2 Family Nutrition
• 3 Family Fitness
• 4 Child Development

Segment 3 – Physical Activity and Nutrition Education workshops for Parents.

Module 1 - Healthy Cooking : Parent Education by the Pyramids

• This segment provides recipes and guidelines pertaining to healthy alternatives. This module is specifically tailored to each cultural environment to ensure successful results are obtained. Cooking lessons are also provided to show how ethnic background recipes can be victoriously achieved using healthful alterations.  

Title: Understanding - Nutrition and Physical Activities
Activity Pyramid and the New My Pyramid Workshop – Cooking Demo by Professional Nutritionist/Chef

In this course parents will…

• Analyze and determine how diet affects personal health and motivation factors to exercise.
• Review the importance of a nutritious, fruit and vegetable rich diet and its effect on exercise.
• Recognize the new My Pyramid and learn about each food group and it's effect on the body.
• Learn about the Activity Pyramid and understand the separate components of being active.
• Taste delicious recipes prepared by a professional nutritionist and chef during the workshop as a cooking demonstration that includes all the components of the new My Pyramid.

Module 2 – Family Nutrition: Parent Education-Kitchen Calisthenics

• This workshop provides the parents with healthy meal plans, proper food groups to use, portion sizes and healthy snacks. It educates the parent on how to avoid the hidden sugars, processed foods, etc. Dealing with specific health issues is also provided. This interactive, fun and exciting workshop engages the parents while teaching them the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the simplicity of eating well and being active.

Module 3 – Family Fitness:

• This module shows how fitness and exercise can become a family event. It provides an overview on the importance of physical activities in the home and instills family togetherness. Personal training is also provided as part of this module. PACT Workshop: Physical Activities and Nutrition
  for the Whole Family
  PACT Workshop: Pre Kinder-6th grade and Their Parents:
  
  In this course the parents and children will…
  
  • Learn and participate in physical activities that encourage family togetherness.
  • Grasp an understanding to the importance of Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for the whole family.

Module 4 – Child Development Stages :

• This module provides education of gross and fine motor skill development in children. Families learn various activities and exercise regimens to do at home together. This course is an invaluable guide for parents who want to stimulate their child's motor development and recognize their child's natural talents and abilities to foster his growth.