This course is a computer-based self-study tutorial. The course is meant for participants who do not have a background in food security and/or nutrition as a way to get acquainted with current issues in food and nutrition security. For those who do have a background in food security and/or nutrition, the tutorial can serve as a refresher.
The course can be followed through the internet or from a CD Rom. The necessary backstopping will be given by course staff.
The course consists of 5 main chapters to know:
- the world food situation
- statistics and epidemiology
- nutritional assessment
- nutrition physiology and food hygiene and preservation.
Concepts such as household food security, nutrition security, nutrition in the lifecycle, right based approaches, sustainable livelihood approaches are explained.
| Fee: |
€ 550,= |
| Course brochure: |
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Overview Wageningen International courses 2010