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FSN 302: Promote nutrition and hydration in early years and childcare settingsLearning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and date5.3. Explain ways of increasingnutritional density of foodsand drinks.6. Understand the principles ofinfant feeding.6.1. Compare the benefits ofbreast feeding and infantformula feeding.6.2. Explain current UN andnational guidance on breastfeeding.6.3. Describe current nationalguidance on the introductionof solid foods.6.4. Discuss suitable choices offoods and drinks for weaning.7. Understand the importanceof special dietaryrequirements for babies andchildren.7.1. Explain circumstances wherebabies or children havespecial dietary requirements.7.2. Describe special diets.7.3. Analyse the potential risks ofnot following a special diet.8. Be able to contribute to themonitoring of nutrition andhydration for babies orchildren.8.1. Describe own responsibilitiesin relation to monitoringnutrition and hydration.8.2. Explain the responsibilities ofothers in relation to monitoringthe nutrition and hydration ofbabies or children.8.3. Complete records for themonitoring of nutrition andhydration in line with agreedways of working.8.4. Explain actions to take whenthere are concerns about thenutrition and hydration ofbabies or children.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 281