Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop 103 - Little Plates, Big Impact: Shaping Healthy Eaters in Toddlerhood
The NNIW103 workshop —“Little Plates, Big Impact: Shaping Healthy Eaters in Toddlerhood”— organized by the Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI) and the Wyeth Nutrition Science Center (WNSC), aims to provide healthcare professionals with deeper, evidence-based insights into toddler nutrition. Over three days, international experts will explore complementary feeding, common nutritional challenges, and the microbiome’s role in lifelong health. Sessions include practical approaches to complementary feeding; insights from the TOMI Study; the role of Young Child Formula; and strategies for managing allergies and digestive disorders. We’ll also address nutritional deficiencies and the links between nutrition, the microbiome, and brain development to promote optimal outcomes in early life.
Join our livestream and take part in dedicated Q&A sessions to ask questions in real time and contribute to the discussion.
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 09:00
All times are in Central European Time (GMT+1)
Welcome and Introduction
Little Bites, Big Benefits: Ensuring Healthy Diets for Infants & Toddlers
Chair Introduction
Complementary Feeding: What Makes It Important
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Global Perspectives: Uncovering Nutritional Deficiencies in Toddlerhood
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Break
Addressing the Gap: From the Cradle to the Playground - Optimising Intake in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Break
Learning to Eat: Exploring Food Texture, Taste, and Eating Behavior
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Feeding the Future: How Nutrition Shapes Brain Development and Learning in Early Childhood and Beyond
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Break
Round Table
Young Child Formula: The Role of Macro and Micronutrients for Young Children Beyond Their First Year
Chair: Raanan Shamir, Israel
Are YCF Necessary to Meet Nutrient Needs in Young Children? (15 minutes)
Patrick Tounian, France
Insights from TOMI Study: A Case Study in Toddler Nutrition (15 minutes)
Natalia Ferré, Spain
Bridging Theory & Practice: The Reality of Nutrition in Clinical Settings (15 minutes)
Marta Castell, Spain
- Discussion (30 minutes)
Wrap-up Session I
All times are in Central European Time (GMT+1)
Nutrition Matters: Addressing Specific Conditions in Early Childhood
Chair Introduction
Nurturing Preterm Infants: Transitioning to Effective Feeding Strategies
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Navigating Allergies: The Role of Complementary Feeding in Food Allergy Prevention
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Break
Beyond Nutrition: A Comprehensive Exploration of Obesity in Toddlerhood and Early Childhood
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Plant-Based Nutrition: Navigating Vegetarian and Vegan Options for Toddlers
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Break
Overcoming Challenges: Addressing Feeding Difficulties in Young Children
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Navigating Digestive Disorders in Young Children: DGBIs from Infancy to Toddlerhood
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Wrap-up Session II
All times are in Central European Time (GMT+1)
Nutrition and Microbiome Interactions in Toddlers: Health Implications
Chair Introduction
Nourishing the Microbiome at Preschool age: Dietary influences from infancy to present
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Guiding the Growing Gut: Microbiome and the Digestive Development of Children
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Break
Exploring the Crosstalk: Nutrition, Microbiome, and Cardiometabolic Health
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Mindful Microbes: The Interplay Between Environment, Gut Microbiome, Brain, and Behavior
(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)
Wrap-up Session III
Closing Remarks
