Toddler Eating

Food and Nutrition for Toddlers

What you’ll learn in the Food and Nutrition for Toddlers training

  • The importance of developing healthy eating habits in the early years
  • How to meet the EYFS requirement for the provision of healthy, balanced and nutritious food and drink
  • Meal and snack routines, including recipe ideas
  • Key principles of the EYFS Nutrition Guidance
  • Portion size guidelines
  • Drinks and suitable cups
  • Vitamin recommendations

Who is this training suitable for?

Early Years Practitioners, such as those working in nurseries and Children Centres, childminders and nannies.

Health professionals, such as: Health Visitors, Midwives, GP’s and Pharmacists.

Those looking to develop their knowledge in early years nutrition, such as: students, nutritionists, dietitians and volunteers.

Learning Content

The training comprises of information slides and interactive activities.

Resources to support your practice and share with families.

Estimated study time 1.5 – 2 hours.  

Assessment

Short multiple choice assessment.

Knowledge Development Plan (KDP) to reflect on your learning. 

Certificate

Certificate issued on successful completion of the course and the Knowledge Development Plan (KDP).

Cost

£36 incl Vat.

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Course Content

Introduction 5 Topics
Knowledge Review 1 Quiz
Importance of Healthy Eating in the Early Years 4 Topics
Portion Sizes 4 Topics
Healthy Snacks 4 Topics
Vitamin Supplements 4 Topics
Resources and Promoting Messages In Your Setting 3 Topics
Summary 4 Topics
Evaluation
Assessment 1 Quiz
Food and Nutrition for Toddlers Knowledge Development Plan