Certificate of
Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition:
Establishing Healthy Eating Patterns
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Flexible Course in Nutritional Principles from Birth to Adolescence |
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| Course Code | NUT06 | ||
| Course Duration | 45 hours (2-3 hours per week for 16 weeks) | ||
| Accreditation | Australian Traditional Medicine Society - 20 CPE | ||
| International Board Lactation Consultant Examiners - 3.5L and 25R CERPs -Approval Number: C24175 | |||
| Beck Health & Nutrition is a member of the Australian Council for Private Education and is signatory to its code of ethics | |||
| Course Delivery | Correspondence (distance education) delivery (you do not need to attend lectures or exams). | ||
| The Certificate of Childhood Nutrition is open to both Australian and overseas students. See also overseas students | |||
| Accredited Australian nutrition professionals to support your learning | |||
| Course Fee: | $385.00 includes all course materials and course texts. | ||
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This unique course combines two of our most popular short courses, Infant to Preschool Nutrition and Nutrition for Children and Teenagers into a comprehensive study of paediatric nutrition. Developed by one of Australia's leading paediatric nutritionists and mother of three small children Kristen Beck, the Certificate of Childhood Nutrition combines latest research with practical ideas and advice to provide a realistic, common-sense approach to establishing healthy eating patterns from birth and throughout childhood and adolescence. The Certificate of Childhood Nutrition includes 2 units of study:
Unit 1: Infant to Preschool Nutrition explores .. The nutrition principles required to provide a nutritious diet for infants and young children as well as important tips that can help to establish healthy eating patterns in early childhood. Infant to Preschool Nutrition also explores how taste preferences and eating patterns are established and what we can do as parents and caregivers to encourage our children to make healthy food choices in a practical and realistic manner. The course is an invaluable resource to parents, childcare workers, preschool teachers, health professionals or anyone with a special interest in paediatric nutrition. Infant to Preschool Nutrition: Course Outline (to view comprehensive course outline please see our Course Brochure) |
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| Module 1 | The importance of a healthy diet in early childhood | ||
| Module 2 | In the beginning (birth to six months old) | ||
| includes new sections on nutrition and breastfeeding | |||
| Module 3 | Baby’s first foods and weaning | ||
| Module 4 | Elements of a healthy diet (children's nutritional requirements) | ||
| Module 5 | Establishing healthy eating patterns in toddlers and preschoolers - development of taste preferences | ||
| Module 6 | Prevention strategies for overweight and obesity (what you can do in the infant to preschool years) | ||
| Module 7 | Food safety strategies | ||
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Specific topics covered include the development of taste preferences, breastfeeding and infant formulas, reading and understanding nutritional labels, the nutritional breakdown of foods, nutrition and behaviour, food allergies, food intake (how much is enough or too much?), foods unsuitable for infants, and revised recommendations for the introduction of solid foods. Infant to Preschool Nutrition also addresses picky eating, vegetarian diets, encouraging children to eat fruits and vegetables, children and diets, children’s parties, the impact of television on children’s health, food allergies and intolerances, children in day care and age-specific prevention strategies for overweight and obesity. |
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Unit 2: Nutrition for Children and Teenagers explores… the nutrition principles required to provide a nutritious diet for children and teenagers as well as important tips that can encourage children and teenagers to make healthy dietary and lifestyle choices. Combines latest research with practical ideas to help you understand the special nutritional requirements of children and teenagers. Nutrition for Children and Teenagers is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in paediatric and adolescent health. Topics include: Nutrition for Children and Teenagers: Course Outline (to view comprehensive course outline please see our Course Brochure) |
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| Module 1 | The Importance of a Healthy Diet During Childhood and Adolescence | ||
| Module 2 | Elements of a Healthy Diet (Carbohydrates, Fibre, Fat, Protein, Water, Vitamins and Minerals) | ||
| Module 3 | Encouraging Healthy Eating Behaviours | ||
| Module 4 | Common Nutritional Issues for Children and Teenagers | ||
| Module 5 | Common Health and Nutritional Concerns During Adolescence | ||
| Module 6 | Diet, Physical Activity and Behavioural Strategies for Preventing, Managing and Tackling Overweight and Obesity in Children and Teenagers | ||
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Specific topics include nutrition and
behaviour,
prevention and management of overweight and obesity, food intake
(how much is enough or too much?) picky
eating,
vegetarian diets, encouraging
children to eat fruits and vegetables, healthy ideas for birthday parties, nutritional
considerations for elite sports training.
The course also covers specific topics relating adolescent health including growth and development during puberty, teenage eating patterns, dieting, eating disorders, substance use (alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs). |
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Course Delivery Details (course methodology)
Comprehensive course texts to guide you through your studies
Learning activities booklets |
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Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Childhood Nutrition you will be able to: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of nutrition principles to ensure dietary quality during early childhood Apply nutrition principles to common dietary health issues relating to infants and young children Assess dietary intakes and make practical recommendations for improvements |
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| Course Prerequisites | none | ||
| Course Assessment | Open book, un-timed, course assessment (exam) 100% | ||
| Course Texts (2): |
Beck K (2008), Infant to Preschool
Nutrition; Establishing Healthy Eating Patterns (4th edition) Edited by Dr.
Samantha Frappell (included in course pack). Beck K (2008), Nutrition for Children and Teenagers; Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits (4th edition) Edited by Dr. Samantha Frappell (included in course pack). |
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What
our students say about
the Certificate of
Childhood Nutrition "The course was superb. I can now converse intelligently with paediatricians and nutritionists and, of course, provide better treatment for my patients." Dr Barry Panzer, Brooklyn, New York "Easy to understand. Great material. Very quick responses. My toddler thanks you for looking after her health now and in the future!" Lisa McLaughlin, Five Dock, NSW. "As a foster parent I have learnt so much from this course. As a parent I will pass this information on to my adult children. Loved it!" Elizabeth, Randwick NSW. "I am an Early Parenting Worker and need an up to date, practical and need up to date, practical and accurate information that I can offer to new parents that I work with. This course was definitely relevant for this purpose. I found it practical and easy to understand". Donna Anderson, VIC "Very organised, easy-to-understand information that was still well researched" Kirsten, Neutral Bay NSW "As
a child I was a picky eater and now I as a child care worker in my 20s I am only
just learning how to eat properly. This course has helped me immensely both for
my own diet and to better care for the children I work with"
Lauren, Kings Park, NSW "Fantastic! Very east to understand and follow. Excellent and up to date information. Enjoyable assessment that allowed for realistic application of knowledge gained" Kate Morris, QLD "The information was easy to understand and also very well presented. I will be using it (the text) as a reference in the future". Simone, Lugarno NSW "I liked how all the information tied up with the home studies and the exam. Also it was good to see the test written in an easy to follow fashion. You need this when you are studying on your own". Rachael, Grace Town TAS "The course content was appropriate for the time given so I didn't feel pressured to study all the time - I have a young baby". Kate, Lane Cove NSW The Certificate of Childhood and Adolescent nutrition combines a unique blend of scientific research and practical ideas to give health and education professionals, parents and carers confidence in guiding and encouraging healthy eating patterns throughout infancy, childhood and adolescence.
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