Parents Course

Module 1: Understanding Eating Behavior & Nutrition Basics

• Importance of proper nutrition for child growth, immunity, and brain development
• The Importance of Maintaining a Regular Sleep Cycle
• Normal vs abnormal eating patterns in children
• Loss of appetite and overeating
• Appetite variations by age
• Basic nutrients and their importance:
  • Protein (growth and body building)
  • Carbohydrates (energy)
  • Fats (brain and hormonal development)
  • Vitamins & minerals (immunity and focus)

Module 2: How to Detect Nutrition Problems

• Signs of malnutrition
• Signs of overweight and underweight
• Vitamin and mineral deficiency indicators
• When the situation requires real intervention

Module 3: Building Healthy Eating Habits

• Proper number of meals
• Meal timing and structure
• Importance of routine
• Family role in shaping eating behavior

Module 4: Managing Loss of Appetite

• Common causes of food refusal
• Parental mistakes (pressure, chasing the child)
• Step-by-step practical solutions

Module 5: Picky Eating (Selective Eating)

• Why children refuse certain foods
• Normal vs problematic picky eating
• How to introduce new foods without conflict

Module 6: Overeating & Emotional Eating

• Why children eat without control
• Link between emotions and eating
• Preventing early weight gain

Module 7: Junk Food & Food Environment

• Effects of:
  • Sweets
  • Chips
  • Processed snacks
  • Sugary drinks
• Why children are attracted to junk food
• Practical solutions:
  • Gradual reduction (not sudden restriction)
  • Home environment control
  • Healthy attractive alternatives
  • Setting clear boundaries
  • Avoid using food as a reward

Module 8: Daily Nutrition System for Children

• Full-day meal example
• School lunchbox planning
• Simple weekly meal plan
• Golden rules for parents:
  • What to do
  • What to avoid