Training Course on Nutrition and Food Safety

INTRODUCTION

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 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 and micronutrients, digestion, food safety 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, project officers in NGOs, teachers/children caregivers, food service professionals, and 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, and 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 to our training center or at a convenient location.

You can apply to participate as a group or as an individual by selecting the (Register individual) or (Register Group) buttons

REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Indepth Research Services (IRES) admission criteria.