Directions: Use this checklist to observe and document competencies that specifically address fitness and nutrition. As you observe and reflect on a staff member’s practice, indicate how often the staff member performs the following actions using the scale provided. Share your observations with staff and use the information learned from the checklist to identify goals and focus your coaching interactions. Note: The term “children” is used throughout this checklist to refer to any individual between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years of age. Key: 1 = Never 2 = Rarely 3 = Occasionally 4 = Often 5 = Always

During physical or active play, staff members:

1. Make sure each child is dressed for the weather. Encourage parents to dress children in layers that can be removed if needed.
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2. Have extra, clean mittens, jackets, and hats available if a child does not have appropriate gear.
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3. Make sure all the clothing a child is wearing is dry.
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4. Offer shaded and sheltered areas outdoors.
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5. Use sun protection on sunny days. Make sure children wear protective clothing and sunscreen of at least SPF 15.
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6. Make sure water is available.
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7. Take an active role in outside play instead of sitting or standing still.
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During meals, staff members:

1. Make sure having meals and snacks are a time to be social.
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2. Model healthy habits like trying new foods and eating vegetables.
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3. Remain positive throughout meals or snacks. They encourage children to try foods but do not force children to eat.
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4. Offer family-style dining in CDC programs. They provide child-size utensils.
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5. Offer cafeteria-style choices in school-age programs. They offer a range of healthy choices.
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6. Provide food that is safe for children (i.e., cut in small pieces for toddlers).
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7. Follow procedures for bottle feeding infants (i.e., hold infants for feeding).
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