Age-Appropriate Nutrition, Feeding, and Support for Breastfeeding
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- Course
- Date of Publication
- July 7, 2021
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Overview
Course Information
As a child care provider, you play a vital role in helping infants and young children develop healthy eating patterns that can benefit them well into their adult years. During this 2-hour course, we will focus on the importance of good nutrition for infants and young children.
You will be presented with information that is intended to help you gain a better understanding of:
- age appropriate feeding practices
- breastfeeding recommendations
- methods for appropriate bottle feeding
- transitioning to solid foods
- and general nutrition recommendations for young children.
This course was developed and produced by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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