Event: Nutrition and Food Safety Course
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INTRODUCTION
In order to live, we must eat. The kind of food we eat affects how our bodies work. Not eating enough or not eating the right kinds of foods can cause people to have a higher risk of illness & death. Throughout the entire life cycle, good nutrition results in greater cognitive, motor, and social development, educational attainment, productivity, and lifetime earnings. On the other hand, the safety, quality and nutritional value of the food we eat is of fundamental importance to our health and well being. Food safety and nutrition are therefore key concerns for public health.
This course is purposed to enlighten the participants on basic principles of Nutrition, health and food safety. They will learn about macro & micro nutrients, digestion, food safety and technology and nutrition for an active lifestyle. Participants will also conduct a thorough self-dietary analysis.
Who should attend?
This course is highly recommended to community health extension workers working in areas that experience frequent famines & droughts, projects officers in NGO’s, teachers/children care givers, food service professionals and to team leaders of corporate organizations. It is also suitable for anyone wishing to know more about nutrition and those willing to live a healthy lifestyle focusing on lifestyle disease prevention.
Duration
10 days
Objectives
After completing this course, the participants shall be able to:
•Describe the characteristics of essential nutrients and evaluate the use of scientific research to determine nutrient needs.
•Examine the various factors that make a healthy diet and design menus using My Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines.
•Outline the functions of (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins) and discuss the effects of deficiency and excess intake.
•Assess the importance of water and minerals to the human body.
•Describe problems associated with obesity and discuss how it can be treated.
•Discuss healthy ways to buy, prepare, cook, and preserve food.
•Outline the causes and effects of a few eating disorders and discuss the possible modes of treatment.
MODULES TO BE COVERED/TOPICS
•Nutrition and You
•Human Physiology
•Carbohydrates
•Lipids
•Proteins
•Vitamins
•Water and Minerals
•Fitness and Weight Control Energy Balance
•Eating Disorders
•Food Safety
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This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our training centre or at a convenient location.
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