Infant Nutrition Course for Parents & Professionals – FutureLearn

Learn what good infant nutrition looks like how and what to feed a baby and how to start weaning Explore the principles of good nutrition in the first 12 months of a babys life In this insightful course led by nutritional experts from Deakin University youll trace the milestones in a babys first year of life to learn about the principles of good infant nutrition and how you can apply them Youll explore the nutritional requirements of young children as well as why healthy food for babies is so essential Discover the benefits of breastfeeding and the role of infant formula Both breastfeeding and formula can form an essential part of a young childs nutrition and youll explore how and why this is Youll learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and why formula can be so useful This course also gives you the opportunity to get to grips with some of the global infant nutrition guidelines and best-practices Learn how to develop an infant feeding schedule and how to start weaning Youll learn what and how much to feed babies how and when to start weaning onto babys first solids and practical strategies for dealing with fussy eaters This course also gives you the chance to understand why an infant feeding schedule is important As babies move from milk and mushy stuff to take their place at the family table youll learn why this step is so important Understand and identify what foods babies need By the end of the course as well as understanding the principles behind infant feeding guidelines youll also know about what types of foods are healthy and nutritious for infants Infants nutritional requirements and the importance of both breastfeeding and formula in meeting them Comparison of global nutritional guidelines best practice and evidence-based research to find out what foods babies need and how much and how often to feed them When and how to introduce solid foods Why participating in family meals is important for promoting food acceptance and preferences for lifelong health and wellbeing Identify the key principles of good infant nutrition Explain the importance of breastfeeding and what role infant formula may play Describe methods for introducing solid foods into the diet of infants Identify a range of healthy nutritious foods for infants Describe the significance of feeding infants during family meals