INFANT child health benefits extend to five years of age, new research finds

A Deakin University study has found that the INFANT program leads to lasting improvements in children’s dietary habits and reduced screen time, with some benefits even stronger at five years than at program completion. These findings underscore INFANT’s value as a long-term, evidence-based intervention supporting early childhood health.

INFANT facilitator training opens to all Victorian MCHNs

The Victorian Department of Health is supporting the scale-up of Deakin University’s INFANT program with funding for facilitator training, local implementation, and community resources. This initiative empowers health professionals to help families build healthy eating and active play habits from infancy for lifelong benefits.

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