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Overview of Nutritional Diseases and Disorders

Nutritional diseases arise from imbalances between the body's nutrient and energy requirements and their supply. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to clinical diseases, while excessive intake can result in diseases of affluence. Common nutritional disorders include low birth weight, PEM, obesity, go

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Synergistic Role of Agriculture, Health, and Education in Nutrition Programs

Agriculture, health, and education play vital roles in nutrition program implementation. They are interconnected as agricultural practices impact health and nutrition outcomes. Agriculture is crucial for providing essential nutrition, while the health of individuals in agriculture affects productivi

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Understanding the Impact of HIV on Nutrition

This training session focuses on the relationship between undernutrition and HIV, discussing how HIV/AIDS affects nutrition among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). It covers the benefits of good nutrition for PLHIV and provides recommendations for Nutrition Assessment, Counselling, and Support (NACS)

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Integrating Nutrition Assessment and Counselling for Clients with Active Tuberculosis

This training course emphasizes the critical relationship between nutrition and tuberculosis (TB), highlighting how undernutrition impacts TB infection and the implications of TB-HIV co-infections on nutritional status. Participants will learn about managing nutrition for individuals with active TB,

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Understanding Food Security and Social Welfare Administration

Food security is crucial for ensuring all individuals have access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life. Social welfare policies such as MNREGA play a vital role in addressing food security issues globally. The concepts of household food security, resilience to supply disruptions, an

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Understanding Malnutrition in Adult Patients: I-CAN e-Learning Training Package

The I-CAN e-learning training package is designed to support carers and staff in community settings looking after adult patients aged 18 and over with their nutritional care. It covers topics such as national standards in nutrition, defining a balanced diet, causes and consequences of malnutrition,

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Long-Term Trends in Food Security: Africa's Turnaround by William A. Masters

Africa has shown improvements in food security and poverty rates over the past decade, with limited data indicating positive signs. Undernutrition levels have also begun to improve in some African countries, though disparities still exist. Comparisons with Asia reveal differences in the severity of

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