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

Child Nutrition and Health

Instructor: Ninet Moradi
Access provided by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
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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 Counseling
- Child Development
- Health Equity
- Health Care
- Infant Care
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Caregiving
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition Education
- Health Education
- Child Welfare
- Preventative Care
- Health Assessment
- Nutritional Assessment
- Childhood Education and Development
- Working With Children
- Public Health
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