Neuro-Nutrition

Nutrition, Mood and Behaviour in Children

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Short course

Course Type

1.5 hrs

Study time

Online

Mode of learning

3 CPD points

3 Clinical
(70% average required)

Course overview

Explore the powerful connection between nutrition, mood and behaviour in children. This evidence-informed course equips healthcare professionals with practical knowledge on how dietary choices influence brain function, emotional regulation, and behavioural outcomes. This course provides insight into a balanced diet for children and how gut health and sugar intake affects mood and behaviour. Gain tools to support families through diet-based interventions addressing mood disorders, attention challenges, and general well-being. Ideal for practitioners working with paediatric populations in clinical, educational, or community settings.

The course will be delivered through an online lecture with an assessment at the end.

Who is this course for?

Any healthcare professional that deals with the paediatric population 

Required qualification

Any healthcare professional

Course level

Beginner

Develop your professional skills

Why choose this course?


  • Evidence-based: All information provided in this course is based on current, scientific information put together by an experienced dietitian.
  • Fascinating Content: This course provides intriguing information how nutritional intake can influence mood and behaviour in children. 
  • Expert Developer: Learn from a registered dietitian that has 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition and paediatrics.
  • Flexible Learning Option: This online course provides the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.

About Neuro-Nutrition

Neuro-Nutrition is a platform where I have put all my expertise, skills and experience in paediatric nutrition together for parents, caretakers, families, healthcare professionals, and facilities.

Neuro-Nutrition specialises in online courses where I guide parents or healthcare professionals on their journeys dealing with general paediatric conditions or more specific, neuro-disabilities such as ADHD, ASD or cerebral palsy.

A big part of Neuro-Nutrition focuses on expert legal reports provided for medico-legal cases. 

Lucinda Lourens

Founder of Neuro-Nutrition

15 years in practice

Experience from government and private sector as well as corporate industry

Degree

M.Sc Dietetics

Neuro-Nutrition contact information

   info@neuro-nutrition.co.za
  +27 84 0781406

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Testimonials

Remarkable testimonies from healthcare professionals regarding Neuro-Nutrition courses

#1 Tatam Taylor
(Speech and Language Therapist)

“In-depth and informative. As a speechie, it changed my mind set to look at feeding holistically, not just the safety.” 

#2 Thobeka Njapha
(Registered Dietitian)

“It was very informative and would highly recommend it to all my colleagues.”

#3 Kimeshree Moodley
(Chief Speech and Language Therapist of LSPID_KZN Department of Education)

“The information shared during the course was practical, valuable & grew my knowledge. I would certainly attend future trainings.”

Course Lessons

  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion Neuro Nutrition, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.

Course developer 

Lucinda Lourens (RDSA)

Lucinda has always considered herself as a “fixer”. Finding solutions for nutrition-related problems for better outcome and improving quality of life is her mission. She has a holistic way of thinking and believes that paediatric conditions should all be treated in a team of healthcare professionals, where nutrition forms the foundation of each treatment plan.   

Lucinda is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) and the Southern African Academy of Childhood Disability (SA-ChilD) which is a member of the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD). She feels privileged to be part of PICNNIC (Promoting International Collaboration for Nutrition in Neurological Impairment in Children) and the first member from Africa to join this team of international experts. 

Lucinda has been a registered dietitian for 15 years. She completed her Master’s degree in dietetics, particularly in the field of paediatric cerebral palsy. Her career path has moved from working in the government sector to the private sector, as well as gaining experience from the pharmaceutical industry. She has been involved in special needs nutrition and it has been one of the most fulfilling purposes in her life. Whether it is a parent, facility or healthcare professional seeking advice, she will go beyond great efforts to assist with the best possible solutions to ultimately reach their goals. Her practice, Neuro-Nutrition has become more focussed on presenting workshops and courses for both public and private sectors on various topics related to paediatric nutrition. She also serves as an expert medico-legal witness in medical malpractice litigation. Her heart lies in the fields of both neuro-disabilities and critical care for the paediatric population.
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