The class is also available as part of a Knowledge Collection
$0 Parenting: The First 6 Months See DetailsDiscusses feeding plans for infants through pre-school age, avoiding feeding problems, food pyramids for children, and specific nutrient recommendations.
Goal: to understand food prep & feeding issues for young children
1. Infants up to 1 year
2. Toddler's 2-3 years
3. Food Pyramid
4. Hygiene and Sanitation
A child's nutrition is important to their overall health. Proper nutrition can prevent many medical problems, including becoming overweight, developing weak bones, and developing diabetes. It will also ensure that a child physically grows to their full potential. This class will discuss nutritious meals, snacks and portion sizes for infants up to 3 years of age. Food preferences for personal, religious and medical reasons should be appropriately considered. Sufficient time should be allowed for meals so that children do not feel hurried.
