Nutrition and Food Safety.

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  • TypeTraining or Development Class
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  • Location Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
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  • Date 11-09-2017 - 22-09-2017
Training or Development Class Title
Nutrition and Food Safety.
Event Type
Training or Development Class
Training or Development Class Date
11-09-2017 to 22-09-2017
Last Date for Applying
04-09-2017
Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Organization Name / Organize By
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

Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Event: Nutrition and Food Safety.

Venue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya.

Event Date: 11th -22nd September

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.

Tailor-Made Training

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.

How to participate

  • Tailors make your course.
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Others Details

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

Registration Fees
Available
Registration Fees Details
USD 2200
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  Indepth Research Services, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.  Pin/Zip Code : 00101
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