Pediatric Nutrition Diploma
Module 1: Foundations of Pediatric Nutrition
Growth & Development
- Stages: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
- Growth Charts (WHO)
- Percentiles Interpretation
- Weight, Height, BMI Assessment
Ideal Nutrition by Age (Practical Models)
- Infant Feeding Model (0–12 months)
- Toddler Daily Plan (1–3 years)
- Preschool & School Age Nutrition Structure
- Macronutrient Distribution by Age
- Real-life Daily Meal Examples
Module 2: Nutritional Requirements
- Energy Requirements by Age
- Macronutrients Distribution
- Key Micronutrients:
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Zinc
- Nutritional Intake Assessment
Module 3: Infant Nutrition
- Breastfeeding: Benefits & Common Problems
- Formula Feeding: Types & Selection
- Complementary Feeding (Weaning)
- Baby-Led Weaning vs Traditional Feeding
- Step-by-step Food Introduction Plan
Module 4: Feeding Behavior & Eating Disorders
- Loss of Appetite
- Overeating & Loss of Control Eating
- Picky Eating
- Behavioral Causes of Eating Problems
- Role of Family & Environment
- Behavior Modification Strategies
Module 5: Common Nutritional Problems
- Undernutrition
- Childhood Obesity
- Anemia
- Constipation & Diarrhea
- Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies
Module 6: Pediatric Clinical Nutrition
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)
- Celiac Disease
- Autism (Evidence-Based Nutrition)
- Food Allergies
Module 7: Daily Nutrition System for Children
Daily Meal Structure
- Building Balanced Meals by Age
- Meal Frequency & Timing
- Portion Sizes
- Daily & Weekly Meal Planning
School Nutrition
- Healthy Lunchbox Structure
- Balanced Meal Examples
- Weekly School Meal Planning
- Common School Nutrition Mistakes
Behavior & Environment Control
- Common Wrong Eating Habits
- Impact of Screen Eating
- Food as Reward Problem
- Long-term Behavioral Consequences
Junk Food & Food Temptations
- Processed Foods: Chips, Sweets, Packaged Snacks
- High Sugar & Additives Effects
- Why Children Prefer Junk Food
- Gradual Reduction Strategy
- Healthy Alternatives
- Environment Control Techniques
Module 8: Professional Practice
- Taking Dietary History
- Case Assessment
- Building Nutrition Plans
- Follow-up Strategies
- Communication with Parents