New NACCHO Course: “Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security” Now Available
Apr 22, 2025 | Talei Moore
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MyNACCHO LoginThe National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is proud to announce the release of a new course: Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security. This self-paced, online training is designed to support local health departments and public health professionals in advancing nutrition security for our nation’s youngest and most vulnerable populations.
Optimal nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, which is the period from pregnancy to two (2) years of age, lays the foundation for lifelong health and development. Yet, many families and communities face significant barriers to accessing nutritious foods during this critical developmental stage. In response, NACCHO has developed this course, along with resources and tools, to equip health professionals with the knowledge and tools that help facilitate and promote equitable nutrition practices in communities across the nation.
Course Details
Title: Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security
Format: Online and self-paced
Cost: Free
Length: Approximately 3 hours
Certificate: Certificate of Completion provided
What You’ll Learn
NACCHO’s Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security course offers comprehensive, evidence-based content that covers:
The definition and public health implications of nutrition security
Key nutrition directives, programs, and policies that support infants and toddlers
Practical strategies for addressing nutrition disparities through access and opportunity
Community-based approaches to improving the access and quality of healthy foods for young children and their families
Course Structure
This e-learning course offers 2 modules. The pre-module serves as an introduction to infant and toddler nutrition security and to breastfeeding continuity of care. To learn more about NACCHO’s Blueprint for Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support, visit our website and review the materials available.
The next module, entitled “Farm-to-High Chair: Community Food Security Systems and Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security” examines the food systems that collaborate and contribute to advance infant and toddler nutrition security.
Each module has a series of lectures, readings, interactive knowledge checks, and videos that support knowledge retention and application-based learning. To complete the course and earn the certificate of completion, participants must complete the pre-module, pre-module assessment, module 1, and module 1 post-test.
Who Should Take This Course?
Whether you’re a seasoned public health leader or new to the field, this course offers valuable knowledge to enhance your work in promoting early childhood nutrition equity.
This course is ideal for:
Local health department staff
Maternal and child health practitioners
Nutritionists and dietitians
Community-based health advocates
To enroll or learn more, visit NACCHO University. Log in to the NACCHO University portal or create an account if you do not have one. Once in the portal, use the course search bar to locate and enroll in the “Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security” course.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]rg.
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