Certificate in Malnutrition: Infant and Young Child Feeding
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in Malnutrition: Infant and Young Child Feeding course is a comprehensive program designed to address the global issue of malnutrition in infants and young children. This course highlights the importance of proper feeding practices and their impact on child development.
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• Infant and Young Child Nutrition: Understanding the basics of nutrition for infants and young children, including the importance of breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
• Breastfeeding Promotion and Support: Encouraging and supporting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond, in line with WHO recommendations.
• Assessing Infant and Young Child Nutritional Status: Learning how to identify signs of malnutrition in infants and young children, and how to measure growth and development.
• Complementary Feeding: Understanding the importance of complementary feeding, and how to introduce appropriate and safe foods to infants and young children.
• Prevention and Management of Malnutrition: Identifying the causes and consequences of malnutrition, and learning how to prevent and manage it in infants and young children.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Community Engagement: Recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and community engagement in promoting optimal infant and young child feeding practices.
• Policy and Program Planning: Understanding the role of policy and program planning in promoting optimal infant and young child feeding practices, and how to develop and implement effective interventions.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Learning how to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of infant and young child feeding programs and interventions.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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