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Nutrition for Health and Development
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:04
Abstract
The course presents nutrition and health issues with a special focus on developing countries. We look at micronutrient deficiencies, including their prevalence and assessment, and addressing these using food fortification. We also cover other aspects important to nutrition and health outcomes, such as WASH, food security, emergencies, infectious diseases, climate change, SDGs and more.
Objective
This course aimes to foster student knowledge and understanding of, research into, and application of learned tools and skills, in: - evaluating nutritional problems in low- and middle-income countries - commonly used nutrition and health indicators used to evaluate the nutritional status of populations - micronutrient deficiencies and principles of food fortification with micronutrients as a solution - other critical factors required for maximum success of nutrition interventions
Content
The course presents regional and global aspects and status of food security and commonly used nutrition and health indicators; child growth, childhood malnutrition and the interaction of nutrition and infectious diseases in developing countries; specific nutritional problems in emergencies; assessment methods and the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies at regional and global level; principles of food fortification with micronutrients and examples of fortification programs; and other critical factors to consider for the success of global health nutrition programs and policy.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes will be made available per lecture via the Moodle course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 42
Course Components
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Nutrition for Health and Development
max 42 students
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2 h weekly |
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Module Public Health (The module Public Health is compulsory for all students in the major Human Health, Nutrition and Environment.)
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Public Health (The module Public Health is compulsory for all students in the major Human Health, Nutrition and Environment.)
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