Nutrition 0-5 years
Nutrition services (0-5 years old) are targeted at:
- Parents who need dietary advice for their children aged 0 to 5
- Children aged 0 to 5 and presenting dietary problems
How do I access the services?
One-on-one consultation with a nutritionist is available upon referral by a physician, a health professional, or at the request of a client contacting her CLSC social services.
The service is offered following a needs assessment, and based on available resources.
What should I expect?
- Parents are invited to take part in group information sessions on child nutrition. Parents will receive tips on the foundation of a healthy nutrition for proper diets for infants and children as well as recommendations for healthy eating habits.
- For children presenting nutritional problems, a nutritional assessment is performed and a treatment plan is established.
Where and when are services provided?
One-on-one meetings are held at the CLSC or at home, as needed. Group sessions are available at CLSCs.