Basics of a Nutrition Programme

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General Objective

This training aims to provide the principles of nutrition treatment and the management of a nutrition treatment center.

Specific Objectives

After this training, participants will be able to:

• Define different types of malnutrition

• Measure malnutrition and interpret anthropometric indices

• Nutritional and medical management of malnourished patients

• Organise a feeding program including ordering food

Target group

Medical or paramedical staff who will be in charge of a Nutrition program in the field.

Pedagogical approach

This course uses a simulation methodology based on the use of examples and case studies for different nutrition scenarios.

Duration: 20 hours

Certification: the course provides a badge and a certificate when you complete it.