Poor nutrition and malnutrition remains a major challenge in paediatric oncology worldwide. Children undergoing cancer treatment frequently face nutritional risks that can affect treatment tolerance, recovery, and long-term outcomes. By improving the capacity of professionals and organisations to deliver effective nutrition care, the NutritiON! programme aims to help improve treatment experiences and outcomes for children with cancer.

The programme combines expert knowledge with practical learning, enabling participants to apply nutrition care approaches that are both evidence-based and sensitive to the realities of diverse healthcare settings.

This is a six-month training programme, running from April to October 2026, with regular online sessions. The full session calendar is available in the Programme Guidelines.

By the end of this programme participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills to:

• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices in paediatric oncology care

• Adapt nutrition support to resource-limited settings

• Improve treatment tolerance and clinical outcomes

• Enhance the quality of life for children with cancer

The program has two tailored learning tracks:

• Nutritionists Track: For clinical & community nutrition professionals

• Non-nutritionists Track: For programme coordinators, social workers & more

Endorsement from your CCI member organisation is required for all participants!

• Certificate of Recognition

  All participants who successfully complete the programme receive a certificate acknowledging their commitment and engagement throughout the training.

• CCI Global Annual Conference Participation

  Up to 4 outstanding participants will be invited to present their learning at the CCI Global Conference in Sydney, Australia, in 2027.

Common sessions for Non-Nutritionists & Nutritionists:

• 9th April 2026 Malnutrition in Paediatric Oncology: Prevalence, Mechanisms & Clinical Impact

• 23rd April 2026 Drug-Induced Nutritional Challenges in Paediatric Oncology

• 11th June 2026 Food Safety & Nutritionally Dense Meal Planning

• 13th August 2026 Counseling Strategies for Children & Caregivers

• 9th Oct 2026 Monitoring, Documentation & Outcome Tracking

For non-nutritionists only:

• 21st May 2026 Nutrition Screening & Basic Assessment in Paediatric Oncology

For nutritionists only:

• 14th May 2026 Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment

• 21st May 2026 Dietary Evaluation, Nutrition Planning &

• Supplements

• 16th July 2026 Basics of Enteral Nutrition

• 23rd July 2026 Enteral Nutrition Case Discussions

• 10th Sept 2026 Basics of Parenteral Nutrition

• 24th Sept 2026 Parenteral Nutrition Case Discussions

• 15th Oct 2026 Nutritional Management of Mucositis & Diarrhea

All sessions begin at 9:30 am CET (Amsterdam, GMT+1) and last 60–90 minutes.

To join the NutritiON! 2026 Training Programme:

• Submit the application form by 25 March 2026.

• Attach your endorsement letter from a current CCI member organisation. Endorsement is required for all participants.