Pediatric Nutrition

Hour 1

1. Introduction
2. The Importance of Starting Early
1. In Utero
2. Early Postnatal Period
3. Effect of Maternal Weight Status Prior to Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy
4. The Importance of Breastfeeding
5. Shaping Food Preferences In Utero and Through Lactation
6. When Is It Appropriate to Introduce Solid Foods
3. The Epidemic and Consequences of Poor Nutrition in America’s Children
1. What Are Our Children Eating?

Hour 2

1. Consequences of Poor Quality Diets
1. Overweight and Obesity
2. Health Conditions Linked to Poor Quality Diet and Weight Gain
2. Why Are Children’s Diets of Such Poor Quality Today?
1. Changing Meal, Snack, and Beverage Patterns
2. Our Toxic and Addictive Food Environment
3. Role of Media

Hour 3

1. Meeting The Nutritional Needs of Children
1. Eat “Smart” Carbs
2. Helping Children Develop A Healthy Relationship with Food
3. Interventions To Prevent and Treat Childhood Obesity
1. Prevention Stage
2. Dietary Approaches to Prevent Or Treat Overweight and Obese Children

Hour 4

1. Dietary Approaches to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
2. Additional Nutritional Concerns
1. What Should We Give Our Children to Drink?
3. Does Diet Contribute to Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
1. Feingold Elimation Diet
2. Food Coloring
3. Sugar
4. Iron Deficiency
5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
6. Organic Foods
4. Conclusion

Learning Objectives

1. Describe how suboptimal nutrition in utero and in early neonatal life can “program” an individual to develop health problems in the future.
2. Outline the factors that contribute to poor quality diets in children.
3. Identify which nutrients children are most likely to fall short on for their daily needs.
4. List health conditions and consequences of poor nutrition in children.
5. Describe appropriate interventions to prevent and treat childhood obesity.
6. Outline ways to help children develop healthy relationships with food.