An AfN certified, interactive e-learning course focusing on childhood nutrition and obestiy prevention
Provider Future Fit Training
Qualification: Future Fit School of Nutrition certificate
Category: Nutrition
Duration: The course will take you roughly 8 to 12 hours to complete. You will be given 2 weeks to complete the course
Schedule: Part-time
Price: Contact us for detailsAvailability: Spaces Available
Course Introduction
Good nutrition is essential to give a child the best possible start in life and to prevent a range of serious health conditions. This Association for Nutrition certified interactive e-learning course covers the varying dietary requirements of children from birth through to adolescence. It also deals extensively with the issue of childhood obesity and how this can be prevented and managed. Currently in the UK roughly one in three children leave primary school either overweight or obese. Understanding why children become overweight and being able design effective evidence-based programmes that target these causes is key in reversing this trend.
Pre-requisities / Entry Requirements
None
Additional Information
An online exam at the end of the course to test your understanding.
Course Content
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Consequences of poor nutrition during childhood
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Influences on a child's diet
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Dietary requirements from infancy through to adolescence
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Encouraging physical activity in children
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Understanding appropriate portion sizes
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Nutrition concerns such as allergies, dental health and eating disorders
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Causes, prevention and management of childhood obesity
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Steps to developing a weight management intervention for familes
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Working with children
What Qualification Will I Get?
On successful completion of the course you will receive a Future Fit School of Nutrition certificate.
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