Finally a course providing an extensive look into an area of nutrition often not covered in detail in undergraduate studies.  This paediatric nutrition course spans infancy to adolescence, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with a health science background such as GPs, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, early childhood nurses, nutritionists and naturopaths who have a particular interest in paediatric health.  All you need is included in your course pack - text, knowledge guide and manuals, CD, online facility access and patient resources. 

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36 hours of study

30 CPE points ATMS; 36 CPE ANTA and approved by NHAA . All students receive a transcript of results and Certificate of Attainment with relevant accrediting logos.

$450

Yes for two or more students

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This course is designed for those who have a health background such as nutritionist, naturopaths, GPs, pharmacists and nurses.

INTRODUCTION 
The importance of a good diet in childhood
Factors that influences the dietary habits of children 
Encouraging the development of healthy eating habits 
The benefits of healthy eating 
Signs of health and malnourishment in childhood 
Australian dietary guidelines for the young 
Updates on food groups and pyramids 
The five food groups 
The importance of variety 
Ensuring adequate food intake 
Cultural considerations


NUTRITION FUNDAMENTS 
Growth and development in infants and children 
Age groups 
Growth charts 
Gastro-intestinal development 
Regulation of hunger and satiety 
Normal eating 
Importance of physical activity 
Research abstract

Food safety

Review of food poisoning 
Meet the bugs 
Hazardous foods and food safety 
Storing food 
Cooling and reheating foods safely 
Cleanliness and safety
Foods and safe eating in early childhood

Nutrients in food
Macronutrients
Review of classification of nutrients
Recommended daily intakes (RDIs) 
Carbohydrates 
Simple sugars 
            Reading food labels for sugar content                  
Natural sugars vs. added sugars                   
Suggestions on how to reduce added sugars 
Glycaemic Index 
Glycaemic load (GL) 
Complex carbohydrates and fibre 
            Starch, resistant starch and fibre 
Dietary fat 
            Fatty acids
            Essential fatty acids 
                 Sources of EFAs 
                 Intake of omega fatty acids in childhood 
            Trans-fatty acids 
            Dietary fat intake in children
            Problems with low fat diets in young children
Protein 
            Protein functions 
            Non-essential and essential amino acids 
            Sources of dietary protein 
            Protein requirements for the young 
            Protein rich foods 
            Protein and vegetarian diets 
Fruit and vegetables 
            Dietary requirements of fruit, vegetables and legumes 
            What are legumes? 
            Fruit Fluid 
            Dehydration 
            Fluids for children 
            Fruit juice and health issues

Vitamins and minerals 
The role of vitamins and minerals
            Vitamins 
                 Water-soluble vitamins 
                     The B group vitamins and vitamin C 
                            Absorption 
                            Functions and deficiency 
                            Requirements in childhood 
                            Toxicity and contraindications 
                            Food sources 
                 Fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E and K) 
                       Vitamin A and beta-carotene 
                            Dietary sources and recommended intake in childhood 
                            Toxicity 
                       Vitamin D 
                             Functions in the body 
                             Vitamin D deficiency in childhood 
                             Dietary sources 
                       Vitamin E  
                             Functions in the body 
                             Deficiency in childhood 
                             Requirements in childhood 
                             Dietary sources of vitamin E 
                        Vitamin K  
            Minerals 
                 Calcium 
                         Functions of calcium  
                         Recommended intake in childhood 
                         Sources of calcium 
                             Non-dairy sources of calcium 
                         Calcium supplementation 
                         Dairy 
                             Cow’s milk: does it trigger Type I diabetes? 
                         Sodium 
                              Recommended intake in childhood 
                          Iron 
                              Iron facts and figures 
                              Requirements of iron in childhood 
                              Incorporating iron rich foods 
                              Iron deficiency Antioxidants and free radicals  
            Relevance in childhood 
            Dietary antioxidants 
Supplements and children 
Update on inhibition of inflammatory cascade


CREATING HEALTH EATING HABITS IN CHILDREN 
Development of eating patterns 
How do taste preferences develop?
How learning happens Abstract: Infantile Anorexia
Eating patterns, factors and concerns 
Influences over eating patterns
            The influence of parents 
                  Bribes and rewards 
                  Restrictiveness 
                  Important of the table, involvement and enjoyment 
                  Access to a wide variety of nutritious foods
                  Self-regulation of satiety and hunger
            The influence of television 
            Children in care 
            School canteens Eating patterns of concern 
            Food finickiness 
                  Coping strategies 
            Picky eaters and food neophobia
                  The impacts of food neophobia on children’s health
                  Strategies to reduce the health impact of food neophobia 
Encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables 
Tips on making mealtimes less stressful


 HEALTH ISSUES AND DIET 
Diet, nutrition and teeth
            Transmission of oral bacteria 
            Dietary factors involved in tooth decay 
Iron deficiency and anaemia in children 
            Signs of iron deficiency 
            How common is it? 
            Anaemia 
The vegetarian child 
            Health benefits of vegetarian diets 
            Types of vegetarian diets 
                  Problem nutrients in some vegetarian diets
               Vegetarian meal ideas
Allergies and intolerances 
            Food intolerances 
               Signs of adverse food reactions 
               Using labelling laws 
            Testing for food intolerances Food allergies 
            Identifying food allergies
                Testing for food allergies
                Elimination diets and challenge testing 
                Managing food allergies
                     Nutrients in the management of allergy
Food additives and health 
            Some common problem additives 
            Additives in foods 
Pesticides 
            Tips to reduce exposure  
            The 20th Australian Total Diet Survey of pesticide residues 
Nutrition and behaviour 
            Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
                What does the research say about food substances and hyperactivity? 
                Nutrients and hyperactivity 
                Managing ADHD

Nutrition for adolescents
           Notable changes 
           Sleep alterations
           Teen nutrition
           Iron
           Calcium 
           Zinc 
           Body mass 
           Food, frequency and fizz 
           Physical activity 
           Getting the message across
           Dieting 
           Creating eating plans 
           Making it easy: Tips for parents and carers

Disordered eating
           Anorexia nervosa 
           Bulima nervosa 
           What are teh signs and signals fo eating disorders
           What causes eating disorders 
           Body Dissatisfaction and dieting 
           Body image 
           What works 
           Assitance options 

Overweight, obesity, dieting and physical activity in childhood 
            What causes overweight and obesity? 
            Accepted measures of overweight and obesity in children
            New theories around the causes of overweight and obesity   
            Planning and prevention of overweight – a public health approach
                Other influences on the development of overweight and obesity
                    Eating patterns
                    The influence of diet composition 
                    The influence of early life experiences 
                    The role of ‘extra foods’ 
                          Takeaway and fast food consumption 
            Intervention strategies
            Physiology of the adipocytes
                 The cycle of lipogenesis, lipolysis and release of FFAs in the body 
            The importance of being active
                  Exercise and energy expenditure
                  Getting active
Case study: example of managing childhood obesity
 

Creating and planning Healthy meals 
Meal planning for children 
            Applying servings to meals 
            Kilojoules (kJ) vs nutrients 
            Snacks and snacking 
Evaluating serving sizes and intake 
Conscious feeding of children 
            Understanding food labels 
                  What’s on a nutrition information panel? 
            Using a nutrition panel 
                  Accepted criteria 
                  Simple formula for identifying high fat products Sample meal selections  

Extensive appendices

TESTIMONIALS


This was a huge course, the few hours we did at Uni didn't come near what I have learnt, thank you, this has been an invaluable tool!
Martine, WA