Global Nutrition

Nutrition is a determining factor in the health of humans, regardless of their age. The impact of malnutrition can be seen from the earlier stages of life, with long-lasting consequences for the individual as well as their community. This is why it is important to understand the role of nutrition in public health, the current status of nutrition worldwide, the risks associated with malnutrition, as well as how any nutrition public health strategies should be designed and implemented.

This Course Is For:

  • Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Social Workers& EMTs

    Interested in gaining a basic understanding of the fundamentals of nutrition and how it pertains to global health

  • Healthcare Professionals

    Who are interested in working or medical volunteering in the international & humanitarian setting

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction to Nutrition in the Global Health Setting

    2. Nutrition Fundamentals: Macronutrients

    3. Nutrition Fundamentals: Micronutrients

    4. Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition

    5. Importance of Nutrition in the Global Health Setting

    6. Key Definitions: Undernutrition, Malnutrition, Over-nutrition

    7. The Global Burden of Malnutrition

    8. Food Systems and Food Security

    9. Vitamins and Minerals: Their Role in Public Health Nutrition

    10. Maternal and Child Nutrition in Resource-Limited Settings

    11. Nutrition Impact on Chronic Disease

    12. References

    13. Breastfeeding Resources

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 13 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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