Nutrition Talks for Young Families:
Term 3, 2016
Free Sessions. Gold coin donation appreciated
When & how to start baby on solids
DateTime
Tuesday 12 July 10am-11.30am
Tuesday 26 July 10am-11.30am
Tuesday 16 August 10am-11.30am
Tuesday 13 September 10am-11.30am
Managing Fussy Eating & Teaching your toddler
(1-5 year olds) to eat and play well
DateTime
Tuesday 19 July10am-11:30am
Tuesday 30 August10am-11:30am
Nutrition & exercise for mums after pregnancy
DateTime
Tuesday 23 August10am-11:30am
Venue: Olympic Village Child & Family Centre
1 Morobe Street, (Cnr Morobe & Oriel Rd) Heidelberg West Note: Limited on-site parking available so plan to arrive (5-10 mins) early.
Presented by Banyule Community Health Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APDs) Nathalie Cook and Kelly Burchfield with a Physiotherapist and an Allied Health Assistant.
To book into sessions:
Eat Well Play Well
What we talk about in the sessions
When & how to start baby on solids
Best age to start solids to reduce food allergy risk.
Food textures, finger food and transition to family food.
Preventing choking. Easy, healthy family meal ideas.
Making and storing baby food. Using bottles and cups.
Which milks and drinks are best for babies and children.
Other topics discussed: organic vs conventionally grow food, vegetarian diets for mums and babies, baby lead weaning.
Teaching your toddler (1-5 year old) to eat and play well
How much and what foods children need to grow.
Managing fussy eating. Eating together to teach healthy eating habits.
Division of responsibility at mealtimes: ‘Parents provide, children decide’.
Easy & nutritious breakfast and snack ideas.
Healthy & tasty lunchboxes. What to include and what to leave out.
“Everyday” and “sometimes” foods and best drinks for children.
Ideas for being active with your children.
Children’s speech development.
Nutrition & exercise for mums after pregnancy
How much and what foods mums need while breastfeeding.
Returning to your pre-pregnancy weight while eating well for health.
Limiting alcohol and caffeine while breastfeeding.
Meal planning and shopping tips for healthy family meals.
Developing healthy family eating habits.
Exercise after pregnancy for a strong back and pelvic floor.
Participant questions are welcome at sessions and handouts are provided. Children are welcome to attend with parents.