About this course

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About the course

This is covers micronutrient deficiencies and associated health risks through proper assessment, prevention and treatment strategies.

Learning objectives

By the end of course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the causes of micronutrient deficiencies
  • Discuss the global scope of micronutrient deficiencies 
  • Explain the methods to assess micronutrient deficiencies 
  • List the relevant standards and approaches to prevent and treat micronutrient deficiencies  
  • Discuss programme design issues related to assessment, prevention and treatment of micronutrient deficiencies

Audience

  • UNICEF staff (country offices, regional offices, and HQ)
  • UNICEF partners,  including government, civil society, and the private sector

Length

It takes approximately 35 minutes to complete the course.

Methodology

The course is a short self-paced tutorial with interactive content and a quiz.

 

Structure

Chapters in the course:

  • Introduction
  • Micronutrient deficiencies 
  • Population-based preventive actions
  • Public health measures and treatment options 
  • Monitoring and evaluating micronutrient interventions
  • Quiz

Contact details

For content-related questions, contact nutrition@unicef.org

For questions about technical issues, contact agora@unicef.org

Topic: Economic & Social Policy, Economic & Social Policy - Early Childhood Policy, Economic & Social Policy - Emergencies, Health, Health - Health Emergencies Preparedeness and Response, Nutrition, Nutrition - Child Nutrition and Climate Action, Nutrition - Food Sytems for Children, Nutrition - Humanitarian Action/Nutrition, Nutrition - Nurturing Care, Nutrition - Nutrition Systems and Social Protection
Format: Online courses - Short e-course
Provider: UNICEF
Language: English

Dates

Start date: 11/12/20