Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition

The Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition is intended to bring about nutritional interventions by healthcare professionals like you within critical windows throughout the life course: before conception, during pregnancy, and throughout childhood.

The Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary course that covers a wide range of topics, including nutritional requirements and challenges during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood until adolescence. It also comprises nutritional management of common health conditions affecting mothers and children. Throughout the course, you will explore a wide range of topics, including Nutrition and Weight Gain during Pregnancy, Nutritional requirements during pregnancy and postpartum, Nutritional Care at Various Stages of Pregnancy, Feeding Recommendations in Infants, Requirement of Vitamins and Minerals in Children, and Energy and Nutrient Requirements in Adolescents.

In addition to our reading materials, you will be introduced to practical skills such as assessing nutritional status, developing and implementing dietary plans, and counseling individuals and families on healthy eating habits through video lectures and infographics by our expert faculty.

This course suits you if you are interested in pursuing a career in nutrition, health sciences, or related fields and want to expand your knowledge and skills in maternal and child nutrition.

Upon completion of the Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition, you will receive a certification to showcase your comprehensive understanding of the critical role of nutrition in the health and development of mothers and children and have the knowledge and skills necessary to promote optimal nutrition and healthy development in mothers and children, significantly impacting their long-term health and well-being. This course will enhance your skills and knowledge necessary to make a meaningful impact in your career.