Child Nutrition
Whether you're a first time parent, or you work with children in a child-care or health-care setting (or want to), our Child Nutrition course provides the essential dietary knowledge vital for Kids Health.
Our Child Nutrition course is not limited to a study of young children's nutritional requirements. It encompasses a holistic approach to the eating patterns and nutritional requirements of those planning to have children, pregnant and post-partum women, and babies as they grow and develop into toddlers, children and later teenagers.
With further study, you can become a nutritionist with specialist knowledge in child nutrition. Study at you own pace and receive help and feedback from your tutor as you progress through the course.
Career Prospects
- Parent
- Nutritionist
- Child Nutritionist
- Naturopath
- Working with children in a care- or health-related service
- Kids Health Professional
Course Delivery
This course is delivered 100% online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a log-in and password, providing access to OCA's e-learning centre. For a full demo of the OCA student experience from enrolment to graduation Click Here
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an OCA Certificate of Achievement in Children's Nutrition. There are no pre-requisites to this course.
Units of Study
This course has 10 units of study.
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1. Introduction to Child Nutrition
- Scope, Nature and History of Nutrition
- Affect of Culture and Family Background on Nutrition
- Importance of Nutrition in Early Childhood
- Basic Nutrients needed in a Child's Diet
- Key things to Remember about a Child's Diet
- Nutrition Tips for Children
2. Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy
- Pre Conception Diet -Maternal Weight, Maternal Nutrient Status
- Paternal Health and Nutrition
- Affect of Nutrition of Parents at Conception
- Making Diet Changes Pre Conception
3. Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Early Pregnancy and Morning Sickness
- Tips to Help with Pregnancy Nausea
- Nutrition through Pregnancy -RDI
- Caloric and Fluid Intake through Pregnancy
- Calorie Demands for a Pregnant Woman
- Foods to avoid whille pregnant
- Hypervitaminosis
- Pregnancy Complications that Relate to Nutrition (Neural Tube Defect, Morning Sickness, Constipation, Gastrointestinal diabetes, Hypertension, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
4. Nutrition in Infants
- Breastfeeding
- Formula Feeding
- Feeding for the first six months
- Starting on Solid Foods
- Adequate Vitamin C and Iron Intake in first year
- Progressing with Solid Foods: protein, dairy, finger foods, etc
- Nutrition for Toddlers
- Snack Packs, Small Meals, Meal Alternatives, Being creative, etc
- Allergens
- Weaning
5. Nutrition in Childhood
- Caloric Intake
- Mineral Intake
- Vitamin Intake
- Encouraging Good Eating Habits
- Breakfast
- Morning and Afternoon Snacks
- Packed Lunches
- Eating Habits
- Puberty
6. Nutritional Concerns
- Scope and Nature of Nutritional Health for Children
- Healthy Snacks and Rehydration
- Underweight
- Malnutrition
- Anaemia or Iron Deficiencey
- Dental Care
- Eating Disorders : Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating
- Fast Food and Junk Food
7. Healthy Eating Behaviours
- Influencing Children's Eating
- Teaching Healthy Eating to Children
- Health Snack Ideas
- Childhood Food Sensitivities
- Food Intolerance
- Food Allergies
- Relevant Research
- Food and Autism
- Food and Child Behaviour Problems
- Diagnosing Sensitivities : skin test, blood test, diet
8. Issues in Child Nutrition
- PBL Project: Develop a presentation to be given to a group of families, where a child has been recently diagnosed with an illness/disease of your choice. The purpose of the presentation is to inform families and sufferers about the disease, and to provide clear, simple guidelines for dietary intervention to improve health, correct the condition or prevent deterioration in health.
9. Childhood Obesity
- Cause of Childhood Obesity
- What is Unhealthy about Childhood Obesity?
- Guidelines for Child Weight Loss
10. Diet Plans
- Special Nutritional Needs
- Childhood Diabetes
- Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
- Normal Eating Habits for Children
How Long Does The Course Take?
This short course should take approximately 100 hours.
Each unit should take approximately 10-12 hours. Maximum 6 months access to this online course.
Course Costs
Purchase this course online and complete it at your own pace in your own time.
Pay Now
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Pay Now Cost$499
Payment Plan
You may pay for this course via a flexible payment plan. To do so simply select this option and click on add to cart.
$50 Deposit
$50/Week for 12 Weeks
Total Payment Plan Cost $650
