Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

Ensuring adequate nutrition is essential for infants to reach their full potential, as early-life nutritional imbalances and deficiencies may result in detrimental and often irreversible adverse health consequences. "Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes" focuses on the important aspects of human milk composition, human lactation, breastfeeding practices, and the use of breastmilk substitutes. In addition to the theoretical and practical aspects of infant nutrition, we also provide the latest research findings and international recommendations in this field in order to improve the health of children around the world. Additionally, you will get a glimpse of various infant feeding experiences of parents from different parts of the world. Note: Jelica Gencel Augusto M.Sc., co-author of this educational initiative, played a key role in the development of this course, overseeing project management and content creation to support the course’s scientific rigor and educational value

• Understand human milk composition and its health impact
• Apply healthy breastfeeding practices
• Identify safe and adequate breast milk substitutes
• Utilize research and guidelines to improve infant nutrition

• Basic familiarity with terminology and communication in nutrition
• Readiness to engage in applied exercises or case studies