Are you passionate about shaping the future of young lives? This engaging, hands-on course dives into the critical nutritional needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, equipping you with the knowledge to support their growth every step of the way.

Child Nutrition and Health
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What you'll learn
Gain expertise in early childhood nutrition by exploring age-specific dietary needs from infancy through preschool.
Develop practical skills in responsive feeding and mealtime strategies that support physical growth, brain development, and emotional well-being.
Identify and manage feeding challenges, such as picky eating and allergies; create age-appropriate nutrition activities that promote healthy habits.
Skills you'll gain
- Nutrition Education
- Health Equity
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrition and Diet
- Health Care
- Infant Care
- Health Assessment
- Child Welfare
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Nutrition Counseling
- Preventative Care
- Pediatrics
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Caregiving
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Childhood Education and Development
- Working With Children
- Child Development
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There are 5 modules in this course
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