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Overview
In this insightful course led by nutritional experts from Deakin University, you’ll trace the milestones in a baby’s first year of life to learn about the principles of good infant nutrition and how you can apply them.You’ll explore the nutritional requirements of young children, as well as why healthy food for babies is so essential.
Discover the benefits of breastfeeding and the role of infant formula
Both breastfeeding and formula can form an essential part of a young child’s nutrition, and you’ll explore how and why this is. You’ll learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and why formula can be so useful.
Infant Nutrition - from Breastfeeding to Baby's First Solids at Deakin University by FutureLearn also gives you the opportunity to get to grips with some of the global infant nutrition guidelines and best-practices.
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Topics:
Infants’ nutritional requirements and the importance of both breastfeeding and formula in meeting them
Comparison of global nutritional guidelines, best practice and evidence-based research to find out what foods babies need, and how much and how often to feed them
When and how to introduce solid foods
Why participating in family meals is important for promoting food acceptance and preferences for lifelong health and wellbeing.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 337 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- This course has been specially created for parents of new infants and healthcare practitioners with an interest in early childhood nutrition, including those wanting to undertake further study.
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International
349 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 349 USD per year during 14 days. -
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349 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 349 USD per year during 14 days.
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