Description
Early Years Nutrition Course. This short course looks at encouraging healthy eating at a young age, and giving young children a good start in life through nutritious food and adequate hydration. You will be introduced to the components of a healthy diet, and understand the importance of portion sizes that reflect the size of the child. The course also gives practical advice on allergies and intolerances, and how to encourage fussy eaters to try new foods.
Learning outcomes
- You will be knowledgeable about what makes a healthy diet
- You will understand a well-balanced meal and the importance of portion control
- You will know how to encourage children to eat healthy foods and try new things
Advantages of this course
- It is important that anyone caring for children is knowledgeable about what makes a healthy diet, from the food groups that make up a healthy diet to portion control. This course also shares practical advice and tips on promoting healthy eating from a young age.
- This Early Years Nutrition course includes aspects of nutrition from weaning onwards, introduces proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and looks at the latest legislation on food allergens and guidance on menu planning for early years settings and schools
- Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
- There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
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