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COPS (Childhood Obesity Prevention Strategy)

Description:

COPS is a multi-strategy program aimed at addressing the various issues of childhood obesity. You get to observe the education strategy whereby we go into schools to provide children, youth and parents with information about how to make healthy food choices and be more physically active.

 

Your Responsibilities:

  • Observe the program.
  • Assist with the program when required.
  • Come prepared with running shoes, comfortable clothing and ID.

Learning Opportunities:

  • Health promotion strategies.
  • Educational strategies for children, youth and adults.
  • Factors that influence lifestyle choices.
  • Grant responsibilities (program management, reporting, tracking, etc.)

Required Readings:

  • RNAO's Nursing Best Practice Guideline for Prevention of Childhood Obesity

 

 

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