Nutrition Module 101: Session 2
This session introduces users to the basic concepts of nutrition. By the end of the session users will:
Understand malnutrition and its consequences in the body
Understand approaches used in nutrition programming
Category
Nutrition
Thematic Areas
Nutrition
Type
-
Languages
ENGLISH
Published
6 months ago
Nutrition 101 Session 2 Handout
Key Concepts
- Malnutrition is the state of having inadequate absorption of the nutrients the body needs to sustain an active, productive life.There are different types of malnutrition.
- Undernutrition, from not consuming/absorbing enough food.
- Overnutrition, from consuming more than enough calories.
- Micronutrient malnutrition, from not getting enough of certain micronutrients.
- Malnutrition has significant negative impacts on individuals, communities, and countries. It hurts our economies and leads to unnecessary loss of life and quality of life.
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Nutrition 101 Session 2 Notes
Learning objectives
● Understand food security and insecurity and the components.
● Understand the basic and underlying causes of malnutrition.
● Know the difference between nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive activities.
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