Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop 103 - Little Plates, Big Impact: Shaping Healthy Eaters in Toddlerhood

NNIW103

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)

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome and Introduction

Marisa Vidal and Amira Pierucci
Session I

Little Bites, Big Benefits: Ensuring Healthy Diets for Infants & Toddlers

09:15 – 09:20

Chair Introduction

Raanan Shamir, Israel
09:20 – 10:00

Complementary Feeding: What Makes It Important

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Raanan Shamir, Israel
10:00 – 10:40

Global Perspectives: Uncovering Nutritional Deficiencies in Toddlerhood

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Luis Moreno, Spain
10:40 – 11:10

Break

11:10 – 11:50

Addressing the Gap: Inadequate Food Sources in Infancy and Toddlerhood

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Julie Lanigan, UK
11:50 – 13:30

Break

13:30 – 14:10

Learning to Eat: Exploring Food Texture, Taste, and Eating Behavior

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Ciáran Forde, Netherlands
14:10 – 14:50

Feeding the Future: How Nutrition Shapes Brain Development and Learning in Early Childhood and Beyond

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Sean Deoni, USA
14:50 – 15:10

Break

15:10 – 16:25

Round Table

Young Child Formula: The Role of Macro and Micronutrients for Young Children Beyond Their First Year

Chair: Raanan Shamir, Israel

  1. Are YCF Necessary to Meet Nutrient Needs in Young Children? (15 minutes)

    Patrick Tounian, France

  2. Insights from TOMI Study: A Case Study in Toddler Nutrition (15 minutes)

    Natalia Ferré, Spain

  3. Bridging Theory & Practice: The Reality of Nutrition in Clinical Settings (15 minutes)

    Marta Castell, Spain

  4. Discussion (30 minutes)
16:25 – 16:35

Wrap-up Session I

Raanan Shamir, Israel

All times are in Central European Time (GMT+1)

Session II

Nutrition Matters: Addressing Specific Conditions in Early Childhood

09:15 – 09:20

Chair Introduction

Yvan Vandenplas, Belgium
09:20 – 10:00

Nurturing Preterm Infants: Transitioning to Effective Feeding Strategies

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Nadja Haiden, Austria
10:00 – 10:40

Navigating Allergies: The Role of Complementary Feeding in Food Allergy Prevention

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Rosan Meyer, UK
10:40 – 11:10

Break

11:10 – 11:50

Beyond Nutrition: A Comprehensive Exploration of Obesity in Toddlerhood and Early Childhood

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Antje Körner, Germany
11:50 – 12:30

Plant-Based Nutrition: Navigating Vegetarian and Vegan Options for Toddlers

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Juanjo Díaz, Spain
12:30 – 14:00

Break

14:00 – 14:40

Overcoming Challenges: Addressing Feeding Difficulties in Young Children

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Elisabeth de Greef, Belgium
14:40 – 15:20

Nutrition Insights for Digestive and Growth-Related Issues in Young Children

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Yvan Vandenplas, Belgium
15:20 – 15:30

Wrap-up Session II

Yvan Vandenplas, Belgium

All times are in Central European Time (GMT+1)

Session III

Nutrition and Microbiome Interactions in Toddlers: Health Implications

08:30 – 08:40

Chair Introduction

Marie-Claire Arrieta, Canada
08:40 – 09:20

Nourishing the Microbiome: Impact of Solid Food Transition on Immune Education

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Anne Salonen, Finland
09:20 – 10:00

Guiding the Growing Gut: Microbiome and the Digestive Development of Children

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Omar Delannoy, Switzerland
10:00 – 10:30

Break

10:30 – 11:10

Exploring the Crosstalk: Nutrition, Microbiome, and Obesity

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Noel Mueller, USA
11:10 – 11:50

Mindful Microbes: The Interplay Between Environment, Gut Microbiome, Brain, and Behavior

(20-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A)

Rebecca Knickmeyer, USA
11:50 – 12:00

Wrap-up Session III

Marie-Claire Arrieta, Canada
12:00 – 12:15

Closing Remarks

Amira Pierucci

Speakers

Raanan Shamir

Raanan Shamir

Luis Moreno

Luis Moreno

Ciaran Forde

Ciaran Forde

Julie Lanigan

Julie Lanigan

Professor Sean Deoni (Brown)

Sean Deoni

Patrick Tounian

Patrick Tounian

Natàlia Ferré Pallàs

Natàlia Ferré Pallàs

Marta Castell

Marta Castell

Yvan Vandenplas

Yvan Vandenplas

Photo of Author

Nadja Haiden

Rosan Meyer

Rosan Meyer

Antje Körner

Antje Körner

Juanjo Díaz

Juanjo Díaz

Elisabeth de Greef

Elisabeth de Greef

Dr. Marie Claire Arrieta

Marie-Claire Arrieta

Anne Salonen

Anne Salonen

Dr. Omar Delannoy-Bruno

Omar Delannoy Bruno

Noel Mueller

Noel Mueller

Rebecca Knickmeyer

Rebecca Knickmeyer