Topics Covered

• The complexities and implications of the global obesity epidemic facing children of the 21st century
• The impact of nutrition, physical activity, screen time and sleep on childhood obesity
• Factors influencing a child’s nutrition, physical activity, screen time and sleep (the ecological model)
• Guidelines for understanding what healthy eating means for young children and how to put it into practice
• Practical strategies for promoting healthy eating for children (making fruit and vegetables more attractive, modifying recipes and menus, reducing discretionary foods, and making meal times positive)
• Physical activity milestones, challenges and guidelines for children under five years old
• Strategies for promoting physical activity for children (creating active spaces and opportunities for physical activity in everyday and childcare settings)
• The prevalence and complexities of screen time in the 21st century and its influence on young children
• Guidelines for screen use for children under five years of age
• Strategies for promoting healthy screen time for young children (creating a balance by reducing, maximising and replacing screen time)
• The science behind sleep across the lifespan and how it is measured and regulated
• Guidelines for sleep in young children
• Practical strategies for optimising, prioritising and promoting sleep hygiene