'An Introduction to Food and Nutrition for Childcare Providers' Upcoming Courses: There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Content: As well as providing some of the fundamental knowledge and skills for developing balanced and healthy meals/snacks, this course will introduce delegates to some of the key child nutrition challenges, including: Poor weaning practice Over dependence on milk Problem/fussy or faddy eating Low iron intakes Low calcium intakes poor fruit and vegetable intakes Childhood obesity/overweight Dental caries Packed lunch provision Social eating Inappropriate requests for special diets from parents for children Managing food allergies and food intolerances in childcare Appropriate portion sizes Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE