Nutrition and Food Safety Course

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  • Location Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
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  • Date 12-03-2018 - 23-03-2018
Nutrition and Food Safety Course, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Training or Development Class Title
Nutrition and Food Safety Course
Event Type
Training or Development Class
Training or Development Class Date
12-03-2018 to 23-03-2018
Last Date for Applying
05-03-2018
Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Organization Name / Organize By
IRES - Indepth Research Services
Organizing/Related Departments
Health
Organization Type
Organization
Training or Development ClassCategory
Both (Technical & Non Technical)
Training or Development ClassLevel
International
Related Industries

Education/Teaching/Training/Development

Medical/Healthcare/Hospital

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Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Event: Nutrition and Food Safety Course

Venue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya.

Event Date: 12th -23rd March 2018.

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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 and 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 wellbeing. 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 and micronutrients, 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 and 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.

COURSE CONTENT

  • 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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For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814,

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: [email protected]. Mob: +254 715 077 817 Tel: 020 211 3814

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B 05th March 2018.

Send proof of payment to [email protected].

 

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Registration Fees
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$2200
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Phone
Website
Address/Venue
  Indepth Research Services  Pin/Zip Code : 00101
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Kenya
Official Email ID
Contact
Indepth Research Services

104289

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