Toddler and Preschool Nutrition

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN^® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• A Health Professional's Guide for Using the New WHO Growth Charts

  Last Updated: 2014-04-30 – Manual/Guide  

  This Dietitians of Canada and Canadian Paediatric Society guide for health professionals describes how to use and interpret the WHO growth charts to assess growth in children. Updated in 2014 to reflect redesigned charts.

   Target Audience: Professional

---

• Background Paper: Marketing and Advertising of Food and Beverages to Children

  Last Reviewed: 2012-10-19 – Position Paper/Policy Document  

  Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada (CDPAC) provides review of background evidence and policy directions to address the regulation of advertising and marketing to children.

  Target Audience: Professional

---