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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