- TypeTraining or Development Class
- Location Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- Date 29-05-2017 - 09-06-2017
Medical/Healthcare/Hospital
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:
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.
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.
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