PHN+804+Module+Objectives

PHN 804 Module Objectives

11th January 2012 CAUSES OF AND STRATEGIES FOR UNDERNUTRITION THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE || – Describe importance of nutrition for all ages of the life cycle – Outline the effects of malnutrition through the lifecycle – Discuss strategies to break the malnutrition cycle. || - Read through the two documents provided. - Define nutrition impact indicators stating their usefulness in determining nutritional status (15 marks) - As a Public Health Nutritionist discuss possible solutions in addressing malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women in Kenya (15 marks)
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 * Module 1

Due date – 16th January 2012 || 18th January 2012 PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF MACRO AND SPECIFIC MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES || -identify causes of micro and macronutrient deficiencies - describe consequences of macro and micronutrient deficiencies. || -Read the 5th Report of the World Nutrition Situation by the UN SCN of 2004. - Food Insecurity is the key determinant of Macro and Micronutrient under nutrition.Justify
 * Module 2

Due date – 24th January 2012 || 25th January 2012 NUTRITIONAL ANTHROPOLOGY || -describe nutrition determinants of successful reproduction -apply the use of the life history theory nutrition interventions -create an effective nutrition intervention to curb malnutrition || - Design a nutrition intervention project to deal with PEM among under fives in Kibera slum.
 * Module 3

Due date – 8th February 2012 ||
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