Certified Specialist Programme in Nutritional Strategies for Infants and Toddlers
-- viewing nowThe Certified Specialist Programme in Nutritional Strategies for Infants and Toddlers is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the essential skills needed to excel in the nutrition industry. This program focuses on the critical first 1000 days of a child's life, providing learners with the knowledge and tools to create effective nutritional strategies that support optimal growth and development.
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• Infant Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding the unique nutritional needs of infants, including macro and micronutrient requirements, breastfeeding benefits, and formula selection.
• Weaning and Complementary Feeding: Introducing solid foods to infants, including appropriate food choices, textures, and portion sizes, as well as cultural and personal preferences in feeding practices.
• Toddler Nutrition: Meeting the nutritional needs of toddlers, addressing picky eating habits, and promoting healthy growth and development.
• Nutrition for Infants with Special Needs: Addressing the nutritional requirements of infants and toddlers with special needs, including food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, and developmental delays.
• Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines: Understanding and applying evidence-based pediatric nutrition guidelines, including recommended daily intakes, food safety, and meal planning.
• Growth Monitoring and Nutritional Assessment: Identifying and addressing growth and nutritional issues in infants and toddlers, including undernutrition, overnutrition, and failure to thrive.
• Parental Education and Counseling: Developing effective communication and counseling strategies to educate and support parents and caregivers in promoting healthy nutrition for their infants and toddlers.
• Nutritional Supplementation: Evaluating the need for and selecting appropriate nutritional supplements for infants and toddlers, including vitamin D, iron, and probiotics.
• Research and Trends in Pediatric Nutrition: Staying current with the latest research and trends in pediatric nutrition, including emerging areas of study and innovative approaches to promoting healthy nutrition in infants and toddlers.
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Entry requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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