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Nutrition for Children

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This workshop offers an overview of the principles and issues relating to nutrition for children.

The course includes:

  • Childhood health and obesity - the current state
  • General nutritional guidelines for kids
  • Fat intake and childhood health
  • Protein for kids
  • Carbohydrates for performance
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Nutrition for the active child
  • Dealing with obesity issues in kids
  • Dealing with childhood onset eating disorders

This course was developed and is presented by Alison Walsh, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian.

Assessments

Short answer questions assess students’ knowledge of the materials covered.

Nominal Hours

3 – 8 hours

CEC Points

4 CEC's or 2 PDP's

Cost

$140 Members $160 Non-Members

 

Course delivery

This course can be completed online. You can enrol anytime and can expect to start within 24 business hours. You have up to three months to complete each module or short course (most people finish much sooner). All resources including narrated PowerPoints, video clips, notes, activities, assessments and student support are included in the cost of the course.

Correspondence courses are ideal for the student that wants flexibility. We send you out manuals and DVDs and you can work at your own pace, wherever is convenient for you.