PAEDIATRIC NUTRITION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
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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. Please note that the Certificate of Childhood Diet and Nutrition course while appearing similar is written in a user-friendly format for those with little or no nutrition or health background. The Paediatric Nutrition course on the other hand is based on the same topics but written in an academic manner with fully referencing and clinical examples. The resources pack also includes clinician only resources.
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DURATION:
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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 Mail: Cheque; Money Order; Online: Via PayPal; Visa; Mastercard; Visa Debit; Bank transfer. You do not need a PayPal account to enrol online using a credit card. |
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CONTENT 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 Feeding infants Breastfeeding Constituents of milk Milk production Allergies and the breastfed infant Caring for breastmilk Alternatives to breastfeeding Infant formulas Complimentary feeding Iron and infants Feeding premature infants Weaning approaches Nurturing healthy eating habits Introducing solids Guidelines on progressing - what foods when and why Digestion and absorption Fluids Commercial baby foods Adverse reactions Food rejection 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 |
