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This course focuses on nutrition guidelines for infants and toddlers aged 6 to 24 months, and provides caregivers with strategies for improving nutrition in their child. Appropriate nutrition is necessary for growth and development as well as the formation of healthy diet patterns. After this training, you will be able to:
Identify nutrition goals and guidelines for children aged 6-24 months
List the benefits of breast milk and appropriate alternatives
Explain the differences between store-bought and homemade baby food
Recommend food types and serving sizes for children at various stages of development from 6 to 24 months
There are no prerequisites for this course. No prior training, knowledge or experience is required to take this course.
The purpose of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Training Program is to strengthen the capacity of the rural public health work force to meet the diverse needs of MCH populations via accessible and customized public health education and training. The program is designed to enhance the core public health practice with an explicit focus on an MCH-specific professional identity.
See our website for services and trainings provided by the MCH Training Program.
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