Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition (CMCN)
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By
IHFA Charted Presenter
- 24/Apr/2025
- 0 Students
The Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition is a specially designed online course that aims to provide evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to improve nutritional care across the pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and early childhood periods.
This program focuses on the critical first 1000 days of life, a window that defines long-term health, growth, and cognitive outcomes. Participants will learn how to assess, advise, and plan nutritional interventions tailored for expectant mothers, infants, and young children.
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Importance of nutrition across life stages
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Global and national statistics and initiatives (e.g., WHO, UNICEF)
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Nutritional needs of pregnant women
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Role of macronutrients and micronutrients
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Managing pregnancy-related nutritional issues (anemia, gestational diabetes)
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Breastfeeding benefits and challenges
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Exclusive breastfeeding guidelines
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Formula feeding: safe practices and alternatives
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Complementary feeding from 6 months onwards
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Meal planning and portion sizes
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Preventing malnutrition and obesity in early childhood
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Iron, Vitamin A, D, Calcium, Zinc
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Assessment techniques
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Supplementation and food fortification
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Communicating with mothers and caregivers
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Behavior change strategies
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Nutrition-sensitive vs. nutrition-specific interventions
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POSHAN Abhiyaan, ICDS, Mid-Day Meal Scheme
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WHO & UNICEF maternal-child health guidelines
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and nutrition
Course includes:
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Level
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Intermediate
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Duration
20h
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Lessons
0
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Quizzes
0
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Certifications
Yes
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