If the dinner table has become a battleground, or you’re unsure whether your child is getting enough nutrients (beyond the crisps), this course is here to help. It offers a grounded look at what children truly need—from food groups to snack habits—without falling into scare tactics or fads.
Each module explores what matters most: vital nutrients, teaching healthy choices, and mealtime structure. You’ll also explore what can go wrong if good nutrition is missing. The goal? To help children grow, sleep, and focus better without turning every meal into a debate over broccoli.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand key nutritional needs in different childhood age groups.
- Learn which vitamins and minerals children often go without.
- Discover ways to encourage healthy eating habits in children.
- Explore ideal food types for growing, learning and sleeping.
- Identify meal structures that help reduce snack dependence.
- Recognise how poor nutrition links to various childhood issues.
Who is this Course For:
- Parents concerned about their child's eating habits.
- Early childhood educators exploring nutrition knowledge.
- Aspiring nutrition content writers focused on children.
- Health-focused learners with a family-oriented interest.
- Nannies or carers looking for factual nutrition guidance.
- Students of child development or early years subjects.
- Bloggers exploring child food trends and wellness.
- Busy families aiming to simplify healthy food planning.
Career Path (UK Average Salaries):
- Child Nutrition Educator – £30,000/year
- Family Health Writer – £28,500/year
- Early Years Wellness Advisor – £26,000/year
- Online Parenting Blogger – £27,000/year
- Meal Planning Content Creator – £29,000/year
- Children’s Health Research Assistant – £31,000/year
