EARLY LIFE NUTRITION & BRAIN HEALTH WEEK 2 • MARCH 17, 2020 Intro to Nutrition & Brain Health MARCH 4 Early Life Nutrition & Brain Health MARCH 18 Childhood Nutrition APRIL 1 Physical Activity in Childhood APRIL 15 Nutrition & Wellness into Adulthood APRIL 29 Nutrition, Wellness, & Aging MAY 13 Key Takeaways PREGNANCY AND DIET Keep a balanced diet during pregnancy to provide proper amounts of nutrients for yourself and baby. Supplementing with DHA, Folic Acid, and other important nutrients that your diet may lack are important in order to meet recommended levels of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients through pregnancy. Series Schedule NUTRITION, WELLNESS, & THE BRAIN Next Week: CHILDHOOD NUTRITION We will be explaining which nutrients are thought to be beneficial for optimal brain health in childhood. Then we will be showing evidence for improved cognitive function (intervention trials) and nutrition status in children. CHOOSING INFANT FORMULA The brain develops even after birth, so adequate nutrition via breast milk or formula is important for your baby’s health. Talk to your healthcare provider for nutrients they suggest should be present in your diet during breastfeeding or in infant formula. Assess guidelines set up by the American Academy of Pediatrics to ensure you choose a formula meeting their recommendations. Evaluate the formulas you are thinking of purchasing. Take advantage of what science has learned from breast milk composition when choosing a formula. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences - United States Department of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating - University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. This series is hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute. To evaluate the course follow the QR code below or text @NWB1 to 73940 We've moved online! Due to the COVID-19 virus, we will be holding sessions online until further notice.
Welcome message from author
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
EARLY LIFE NUTRITION& BRAIN HEALTH
WEEK 2 • MARCH 17 , 2020
Intro to Nutrition & Brain HealthMARCH 4
Early Life Nutrition & Brain Health
MARCH 18
Childhood NutritionAPRIL 1
Physical Activity in Childhood
APRIL 15
Nutrition & Wellness into AdulthoodAPRIL 29
Nutrition, Wellness, & Aging
MAY 13
Key TakeawaysPREGNANCY AND DIET
Keep a balanced diet during pregnancy to provide proper amounts of nutrients for yourself and baby.Supplementing with DHA, Folic Acid, and other important nutrientsthat your diet may lack are important in order to meet recommendedlevels of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients through pregnancy.
Series Schedule
NUTRITION, WELLNESS, & THE BRAIN
Next Week:CHILDHOOD NUTRITION
We will be explaining which nutrients are thought to be beneficial for optimalbrain health in childhood. Then we will be showing evidence for improved
cognitive function (intervention trials) and nutrition status in children.
CHOOSING INFANT FORMULAThe brain develops even after birth, so adequate nutrition via breastmilk or formula is important for your baby’s health.Talk to your healthcare provider for nutrients they suggest should bepresent in your diet during breastfeeding or in infant formula.Assess guidelines set up by the American Academy of Pediatrics toensure you choose a formula meeting their recommendations.Evaluate the formulas you are thinking of purchasing. Take advantageof what science has learned from breast milk composition whenchoosing a formula.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences - United States Department of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating -University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
This series is hosted by University of Illinois Extension and theInterdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute.
To evaluate the course follow the QRcode below or text @NWB1 to 73940
We've moved online!
Due to the COVID-19 virus, we will be holding sessions online
until further notice.
Related Documents
