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Age-Appropriate Nutrition, Feeding, and Support for Breastfeeding

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Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

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.

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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