Birth to Three: Nutrition in the First Three Years (2 hours)

Birth to Three: Nutrition in the First Three Years

This course explores the foundational role of nutrition in the first three years of life, emphasizing its impact on brain development, emotional regulation, physical growth, and relational safety. Early childhood educators will examine how responsive feeding practices support healthy development and secure attachment. Key topics include supporting breastfeeding in child care settings, with attention to inclusive policies, safe storage and handling, and respectful communication with families. Educators will learn to introduce complementary foods in alignment with developmental readiness, exploring cues for hunger and satiety. (2 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care Settings
  FREE PREVIEW
2. What Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Looks Like
  FREE PREVIEW
3. A Foundation for Infant Well-Being
4. The Stages of Human Milk
5. Exclusive Breastfeeding the First Six Months
6. When Breast Milk Is Not Available
7. Safe Handling and Storage of Infant Milk
8. Chapter 1 Review Questions
9. Chapter 1 Discussion
1. Introducing Complementary Foods
2. Feeding Trends and the Need for Guidance
3. Food Allergies in Early Care and Education Settings
4. Food Allergy Management and Prevention Strategies
5. Developmental Readiness for Introducing Complementary Foods
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Over and Under Consumption
2. Iron-Rich Foods Starting at About Six Months
3. Types of Dietary Iron
4. Zinc-Rich Foods Starting at About Six Months
5. Zinc-Rich Complementary Foods
6. Chapter 3 Review Questions
7. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Encouraging a Variety of Foods in Infancy and Toddlerhood
2. Vegetables and Fruits
3. Grains: Energy, Iron, and Fiber for Growing Bodies
4. Things to Limit in Infancy and Toddlerhood
5. Beverage Recommendations
6. Dairy and Dairy Alternatives
7. Caffeine: A Stimulant to Avoid in Early Childhood
8. Accessing a Healthy Dietary Pattern in Infancy and Toddlerhood
9. Chapter 4 Review Questions
1. End of Course Reflection
2. Course Completion
3. End of Course Quiz
4. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$19.00
2 Clock Hours
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Birth to Three