30-Hours Professional Diploma in Pediatric Nutrition
Credit hours
3
Learners follow children's nutritional needs from breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and weaning through the toddler, school-age and teenage years. The course also covers food allergies and special diets, preventing obesity and undernutrition, and practical ways to encourage healthy eating habits. Helpful for parents, early years staff, school caterers and health workers.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Paediatric Nutrition and Child Growth
- 02Breastfeeding, Bottle-Feeding, and Weaning Practices
- 03Nutritional Requirements of Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers
- 04Meal Planning and Balanced Diets for School-Age Children
- 05Adolescent Nutrition and Nutritional Needs During Puberty
- 06Managing Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Special Diets
- 07Preventing and Addressing Childhood Obesity and Undernutrition
- 08Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits and Behavioural Approaches
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