This course focuses on the
concept of health and nutrition, the feeding program for children (0 – 6 year),
causes, signs, symptoms and management of nutritional deficiency conditions,
the roles of the home and school in child nutrition. It also explores the essential elements in
Primary Health Care, ways of HIV and AIDS transmission, signs and symptoms of
HIV/AIDS, common accidents and their management and the role of the home and
school in promoting child health, safety and security.