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Child Nutrition: Adolescence (13 - 18 years)

Course Instructors Dr Sindhura Sanket Shrotri

₹5000.00

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Course Overview

Are you a mother navigating the complexities of your adolescent’s nutrition? Do you want to ensure your child’s growth, health, and development are on the right track? Enroll in this transformative course, designed exclusively for mothers in India, and gain the expertise to nurture your teen’s body and mind during their crucial years of growth.

Why This Course?

Taught by a certified medical doctor and an internationally accredited nutritionist, this comprehensive program bridges the gap between science and practical application. With a focus on the unique needs of Indian adolescents aged 13 to 18, the course provides evidence-based insights, actionable strategies, and cultural relevance to empower you in guiding your teen toward lifelong health.

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Growth & Development

    • Puberty: Understanding physical changes and their nutritional implications.

    • Psychological Changes: Supporting mental health through diet.

    • Linear Growth: How nutrition affects height and skeletal development.

  2. Core Nutritional Needs

    • Calorie and Hydration Requirements: Balancing energy needs and water intake.

    • Macronutrients:

      • Protein: Building blocks for growth.

      • Carbohydrates & Fiber: Sustained energy and digestion.

      • Fats: Essential for hormonal health.

    • Micronutrients:

      • Minerals and vitamins critical for adolescence.

      • Supplements: When and how to use them effectively.

  3. Special Concerns

    • Vegetarianism and its impact on growth.

    • Acne: Debunking myths and managing through nutrition.

    • Strategies for busy teens who don’t have time to exercise.

  4. Meal Planning

    • Developing healthy food habits and eating behaviors.

    • Managing irregular meals and snacking.

    • Breaking the junk food cycle.

    • Understanding media’s role in food choices and body image.

  5. Empowering Calculations

    • Step-by-step guides for:

      • BMI Calculation (CDC & IAP charts).

      • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).

      • Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).

      • Caloric, protein, fat, and carbohydrate needs.

    • Selecting appropriate food groups and quantities for optimal nutrition.

What Makes This Course Unique?

  • Tailored to Indian adolescents and dietary patterns.

  • Expert insights from a medical doctor and nutritionist.

  • Practical tools and actionable advice for real-life implementation.

  • Culturally sensitive, addressing vegetarianism, traditional meals, and modern challenges.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for mothers of adolescents in India who:

  • Want to take control of their teen’s health and nutrition.

  • Are concerned about their children’s body image issues and junk food habits.

  • Wish to equip themselves with the knowledge to guide their child through puberty and growth milestones.

Course Format

  • Duration: More than 60 short videos that you can watch at your convenience.

  • App-based Learning: Learn on-the-go on the NFNA Learn app and track your progress

  • Interactive Sessions: Dedicated Q&A sessions with the instructor.

  • Resource Materials: Downloadable guides and meal planning templates.

  • Certificate: Upon successful completion.

  • Access: Get access to all the videos and study materials for a year. Extend for another year at a nominal fee.

Start Your Journey Today

Don’t miss the opportunity to make a lasting impact on your child’s health and future. Join a community of like-minded mothers and embark on a journey to master adolescent nutrition.

Enroll now and give your teen the gift of health and confidence!

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Adolescence

2 Exercises71 Learning Materials

Nutrition Fundamentals

Nutrition Fundamentals Ebook

PDF

01. Introduction to Nutrition Fundamentals

Video
1:42

02. What is Nutrition?

Video
11:3

03. What is Malnutrition?

Video
13:32

05. Components of Metabolism - BMR & TEF

Video
8:3

04. What is Metabolism. How is it related to Calories?

Video
16:21

06. Components of Metabolism - Physical Activity

Video
7:23

07.Components of Metabolism - PAL

Video
11:37

08. Components of Metabolism - TDEE

Video
16:15

09. Energy Balance

Video
10:42

10. Energy Balance - Calorie Deficit.

Video
6:27

11. Calorie Deficit - Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss

Video
10:49

12. Calorie Deficit - Total & Daily Deficit

Video
8:11

13. Calorie Deficit- Realistic Deficit

Video
8:31

14. Calorie Deficit - Ways to Increase the Calorie Deficit

Video
13:7

15. Calorie Deficit - FAQs

Video
11:19

16. Energy Balance - Calorie Surplus

Video
15:56

17. Energy Balance - Calories Consumed

Video
3:3

18. Nutrients - What are they?

Video
8:14

19. Macronutrients - Carbohydrates

Video
10:50

20. Macronutrients - Simple Carbohydrates

Video
6:38

21. Macronutrients - Complex Carbohydrates

Video
16:00

22. Macronutrients - Role of Protein in the Body

Video
9:47

23. Macronutrients - Amino Acids

Video
9:1

24. Macronutrients - How to Make Plant Proteins Complete

Video
6:49

25. Macronutrients - Sources of Protein

Video
4:26

26. Macronutrients - The Role of Fat in the Body

Video
10:23

27. Macronutrients - Understanding Fatty Acid Classification

Video
11:38

28. Macronutrients - Saturated Fats.

Video
7:32

29. Macronutrients - MUFAs & PUFAs.

Video
9:42

30. Macronutrients - Transfats

Video
17:6

31. Micronutrients - Vitamins

Video
14:55

32. Micronutrients - Minerals

Video
9:16

33. Food Groups

Video
9:29

34. How to Read Nutrition Labels

Video
18:27

35. What is %Daily Value?

Video
5:47

36. The Difference Between RDA, AI, EAR, & TUL

Video
17:8

Quiz - Nutrition Fundamentals

Exercise

Adolescence

Adolescents

PDF

01. Introduction

Video
5:53

02. Growth & Development - Puberty

Video
3:47

03. Growth & Development - Psychological Changes

Video
6:41

04. Growth & Development - Linear Growth

Video
6:28

05. Calorie Requirements.

Video
11:31

06. Hydration Requirements

Video
4:5

07. Macronutrients - Protein

Video
6:17

08. Macronutrients - Carbohydrates & Fiber

Video
6:00

09. Macronutrients - Fats

Video
5:43

10. Micronutrient Requirements - Overview

Video
4:57

11. Micronutrient Requirements - Minerals

Video
7:19

12. Micronutrient Requirements - Vitamins

Video
6:51

13. Micronutrient Requirements - Supplements

Video
1:49

14. Special Concerns - Vegetarianism, Acne, & Others

Video
17:53

15. FAQ - No Time to Exercise

Video
3:50

16. Meal Planning - Food Habits & Eating Behaviors

Video
11:1

17. Meal Planning - Irregular Meals & Snacking

Video
10:40

18. FAQ - Breaking the Habit of Overeating Junk Food

Video
7:12

19. Meal Planning - Media & Advertising

Video
5:13

20. Meal Planning - Dieting & Body Image.

Video
5:6

21. Calculation Steps - Step 1 (BMI Calculation)

Video
3:38

22. Calculation Steps - Step 1 (Interpretation)

Video
3:27

23. Calculation Steps - Step 1 (Reference Population)

Video
9:46

24. Calculation Steps - Step 1 (What is a Percentile)

Video
2:33

25. Calculation Steps - Step 1 (BMI-for-Age CDC Charts)

Video
15:18

26. Calculation Steps - Step 1 (BMI-for-Age IAP Charts)

Video
11:15

27. Calculation Steps - Step 2 (Calculate the Target Weight)

Video
17:17

28. Calculation Steps - Step 3 (Calculate the BMR)

Video
3:30

29. Calculation Steps - Step 4 (Calculate the TDEE)

Video
2:42

30. Calculation Steps - Step 5 (Calculate Calories to be Consumed)

Video
3:46

31. Calculation Steps - Step 6 (Protein & Fat Calculation)

Video
6:4

32. Calculation Steps - Step 6 (Carbohydrate Calculation)

Video
5:34

33. Calculation Steps - Step 7 (Select the Food Groups & their Quantities)

Video
7:28

Quiz - Adolescence

Exercise

Course Instructor

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Dr Sindhura

29 Courses   •   914 Students

Dr. SINDHURA. V.V.N is a Doctor, General Practitioner, Certified Nutritionist and Senior Faculty of Nutrition at NFNA. She has done her,

  • ·      Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery {M.B.B.S} from Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences [currently renamed as Dr.YSR University of Health Sciences]
  • ·       Fellowship in Family Medicine accredited by Academy of Family Physicians of India

    ·       Diploma in Diabetes accredited by Royal Liverpool Academy, UK

    ·        Diploma in Applied Nutrition from National Fitness and Nutrition Academy

    ·       Maternal, Infant, Young Child and Adolescent Nutrition from Indian Institute of Public Health

    ·       Certification in Lifestyle Medicine from Apollo Life

    .        Certification in Functional Nutrition accredited by AADP

    ·       Certification course on General Practice by Royal College of General Practitioners [RCGP], NHS England 

    She is associated with some of the prestigious organisations,

    ·       Ambassador at Physicians Associations for Nutrition, India

    ·       Member of Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India

    .        Member of Nutrition Society of India

    ·       Member of Association of Diabetes Educators, India

    ·       Member of Academy of Family Physicians of India

         She is passionate in promoting Health Education and Health Awareness

    ·       She has authored multiple Health awareness articles and has conducted multiple Training sessions for Doctors, Nutritionists and Health Awareness Sessions for public and also has multiple years of teaching experience in Health & Nutrition

    

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Sanket Shrotri

28 Courses   •   3810 Students

Sanket Shrotri is India's first MNU (UK) Certified evidence-based nutritionist and the Head Faculty of Nutrition at NFNA. As the founder of Element Nutrition, he has over 5 years of experience in the field of nutrition and has helped a wide variety of people with requirements ranging from weight management to performance enhancement. He has over 3,000 hours of teaching experience in nutrition and has taught hundreds of students the Certificate and Diploma courses in applied nutrition at NFNA. He has also conducted guest lectures at various universities such as Christ University in Bangalore, Symbiosis International University, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, and Sinhgad Institute of Technology in Pune. Sanket also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Pune and he is currently pursuing his Master's in Clinical Psychology in Mumbai. As a faculty, Sanket is strong advocate of evidence-based nutrition and fosters the same qualities in his students. He encourages his students to reach their own conclusions and imparts a deep understanding of nutrition to them using an interdisciplinary approach. When not dabbling in nutrition, he is usually learning music, watching Star Wars, or reading about the latest software and gadgets in the market.