1.Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of environment and food eating habits. Show that you understand how social aspects of eating, environmental influences, can impact healthy eating habits including presentation of food and manners. Encourage eating in the company of others and serve meals the way the client prefers (cultural, safety, personal preferences) and demonstrate strategies when clients are refusing to eat, only eating specific foods, allergies/intolerances, and forgetting to eat or eating continuously and observe/report changes in nutritional intake. 2.Discuss the value of meaningful activity in promoting the well-being and independence of individuals across the life cycle. Explain the following terms related to activities that will promote good health in people across their lifecycle: Social Connectedness Meaningful activity/work Leisure time activities Recreation Play Recreational, occupational, physical, music, and art therapy What is the CCA’s role in providing and promoting meaningful activities? How would you work with the therapists? What is an appropriate activity for senior vs. child?

1.Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of environment and food eating habits. Show that you understand how social aspects of eating, environmental influences, can impact healthy eating habits including presentation of food and manners. Encourage eating in the company of others and serve meals the way the client prefers (cultural, safety, personal preferences) and demonstrate strategies when clients are refusing to eat, only eating specific foods, allergies/intolerances, and forgetting to eat or eating continuously and observe/report changes in nutritional intake. 2.Discuss the value of meaningful activity in promoting the well-being and independence of individuals across the life cycle. Explain the following terms related to activities that will promote good health in people across their lifecycle: Social Connectedness Meaningful activity/work Leisure time activities Recreation Play Recreational, occupational, physical, music, and art therapy What is the CCA’s role in providing and promoting meaningful activities? How would you work with the therapists? What is an appropriate activity for senior vs. child?