Nutrition for under fives
Exploring food, growth and eating patterns in young children
The presentation will cover:
An overview of key food groups and eating patterns that meet the nutrient requirements for infants, toddlers and preschool children
What growth chart is now recommended?
Toddler eating patterns, feeding and parenting styles and issues such as fussy eating, iron deficiency, and constipation
Emerging evidence about early childhood eating patterns predicting future obesity
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment may contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development points.
About the presenter
Judith Myers is an experienced accredited practising paediatric dietitian who has worked in a range of paediatric clinical, community, public health and research positions in Victoria, the Northern Territory and East Timor. She is passionate about early childhood nutrition, particularly for families from disadvantaged backgrounds. Judith is working on a Department of Health and Ageing project to develop training resources for Australian health professionals to use the World Health Organisation growth charts for children 0–2 years. She is also close to completing her Masters of Public Health, researching the nutrition needs of families of young children attending supported playgroups.
Registration includes
Access to a recording of the webinar
Presentation notes
Multiple-choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading
Registration types
Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar online or DVD via post