Building a nutritional foundation
Objectives:
After completing this module you will:
- Understand the importance of nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life
- Be aware of the impact that protein intake has on growth rates in infancy and how avoiding excess protein intake improves an infant's chances of being a healthy weight in later life
- Learn that breastfeeding provides babies with the best possible start in life
- Be able to discuss appropriate formulas with mothers who are unable or choose not to breastfeed their babies, or those who use formula alongside breastfeeding.
