This note is intended for all
levels of students who want to learn about how nutrition impacts their health
and life. Topics covered includes: cell structure and function, macronutrients
and micronutrients, anatomy and function of the digestive system, biochemistry
of digestion, absorption and nutrient utilization, neurophysiological basis of
hunger/satiety; psychological and social aspects of eating behavior, food value,
cost, and sustainable food production, hunger and malnutrition, nutritional
needs at different stages of life; and diet-related health issues.
Author(s): Dr Marie McMahon, The Biology of Nutrition, Miramar College
This note covers the
following topics: Food, Diet and Nutrition, Nutrients and their Sources,
Nutritional Requirements throughout the Lifecycle, Infant and Young Child
Feeding, Nutritional Assessment, Common Nutritional Problems in Ethiopia,
Preventing Micronutrient Problems in Ethiopia, Household Food Security, Managing
Acute Malnutrition, Managing Severe Acute Malnutrition, Nutrition Education and
Counselling, Nutrition and HIV, Nutrition Information System.
Author(s): Ministry
of Health, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia