Certificate Course in Pediatric Nutrition

This program is open to a diverse range of applicants, including:

Students who have completed 10+2 with science background.
Medical professionals such as Doctors, Dietitians, and Nutritionists.
Individuals holding a Diploma, PG Diploma, BSc, or MSc in Food or Clinical Nutrition.
Graduates in fields like Home Science, Biochemistry, and Life Sciences.

To introduce students to the fundamentals of child growth, development, and nutritional requirements from infancy to adolescence.
To explore the critical role of nutrition in the physical, cognitive, and immune development of children.
To help learners understand age-specific energy and nutrient needs in children across various life stages.
To familiarize students with common pediatric nutritional concerns such as undernutrition, picky eating, childhood obesity, food allergies, and deficiencies.
To highlight the importance of micronutrient-rich diets, balanced macronutrients, hydration, and meal timing in children.
To encourage practical knowledge of meal planning, feeding behavior, and healthy snack creation for children.

To introduce the basics of maternal nutrition’s impact on fetal and child nutrition, laying a foundation for early-life nutrition strategies.

Certificate Course in

Pediatric Nutrition

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By the end of this 2-week certificate course, students will be able to:

Understand the stages of growth and development in children and their impact on nutritional needs.
Learn to calculate nutritional requirements for infants, toddlers, school-age children, and adolescents.
Identify key nutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s, and protein essential for child health.
Explore common childhood nutrition challenges, such as fussy eating, malnutrition, food aversions, and obesity.
Learn the importance of breastfeeding and complementary feeding during the early years.
Understand the impact of gut health, immunity, and food intolerances/allergies on pediatric nutrition.
Get introduced to basic diet planning for children with special needs, developmental delays, or medical conditions.
Discover how to design age-appropriate, culturally relevant, balanced Indian vegetarian diets for children.
Learn to incorporate fun, colorful, and nutrient-dense meals and snacks to encourage healthy eating habits.
Receive a globally accepted certificate of completion, enabling learners to further specialize in pediatric and maternal nutrition.