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8 hours of study 

5 REPs CEC points and Fitness Australia for 8 CEC points
Physical Activity Australia: Approximate conversion of 4-8 CECs to PDPs = 2 PDPs
CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body. 

All students receive a transcript of results and Certificate of Attainment with relevant accrediting logos.

$150 (inclusive of GST)

Yes for two or more students

Mail: Cheque; Money Order; 
Online: Via PayPal; Visa; Mastercard; Visa Debit; Bank transfer (request details from the office). You do not need a PayPal account to enrol online using a credit card.

CONTENT

The following is a brief guide to the type of detail and content you will cover in this course:

Developing healthy eating habits
What is ‘eating well’? 
Dietary guidelines
Updates on food groups and pyramids

How are they faring?
Growth patterns in children
Recommended intakes: things have changed
Energy in the balance

Simple carbohydrates and added sugars
Refined sugars or added sugar?
How much should children consume?
How much is needed for health?
Fat: the right balance is important
Where do children get most of their saturated fat?
Dietary fat requirements for children
Problems with low-fat diets in young children
When to opt for fat-altered products
What’s wrong with standard vegetable oils 
Trans-fatty acids: a quick review

Protein for growth, immunity and mood
Where do we find protein?
How much protein is enough?
Assessing a child’s eating habits 

Fluid and hydration
What if a child doesn’t like water? 
How much should a child drink?
What about sports drinks
Juice: too much of a good thing? 
How much is okay?
Juice and tooth decay

Selected nutrients
Vitamin C
Foods dense in nutrients 
Fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K)
Milk and calcium
How much milk?
Calcium sources
Milk alternatives
Alternative ‘milk’ drinks 
Iron
Iodine

Weighty issues
When is a child overweight?
How is overweight tested in children?
What are some of the reasons a child becomes overweight?
What about junk food? 
What should be done if a child is overweight?
Why children shouldn’t be placed on a diet 
Weight and getting active
Does TV have any effect?
How can I get a child active?

Behaviour and food
Nutrients and behaviour
Food additives
Helpful websites and organisations
Some living examples
General checkpoints on food and behaviour
Product checks
Going clean can be confusing

Where is parent power?

Practical application 
Case studies, practical scenarios, links to relevant sites and reports and surveys

TESTIMONIALS


I work with children for school sports and this has been invaluable, the tip sheets were gold for the parents and the school was thrilled with the extra information we have been able to supply. 
Cherie, Brisbane


I have learnt so much, this course is packed with info. Don't give your children apple juice! Thats a great piece of knowledge, thanks.
Lindsay, Malayasia