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752-6104-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC , NDS D-USYS , D-GESS , D-HEST

Nutrition for Health and Development

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:44:43

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
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None
The course is assessed in two parts. The first part is the compulsory continuous performance assessment, in which a group presentation is prepared and held during one of the lecture dates. The presentation will be graded and the grade will contribute 50% to the final grade for the course. The second part of the assessment is the end-of semester exam (50%). Admission to the exam is only possible if the continuous performance assessment is completed.

Registration & Places

Max Places
42

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Nutrition for Health and Development
max 42 students
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (LFV E 41)
2 h weekly

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