Facilitator - Rosemary Duffield APD (dietitian)
Goal of the program
to reduce rates of overweight and obesity amongst children
and
thus reduce rates of chronic disease
Objectives of the program
1.delay introduction of solids until approx 6 months of age
2. reduce introduction of energy dense beverages in infants
3. improve infant satiety/hunger recognition by parents and
carers
Infant nutrition education is provided for first time parents
during group attendance at
Maternal and Child Health Centre's in Cohuna and Kerang.
Infant nutrition education is provided within the level 3
Child Care Certificate
course conducted at the Kerang Learning Centre
Infant nutrition education is provided at professional
development meetings of
Maternal and Child Health nurses within the shire of Gannawarra
Individual nutrition assessment and education is available
for parents and carers of infants with overweight and obesity
For further information, please phone Rosemary on 5451
0200
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