Module: Global Nutrition and Food Security (1403-400)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• Prof.Dr. Jan Frank (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Molecular Nutritional Science (Master, since 01.10.2010)
  2. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Clinical Nutrition (Master, since 01.10.2010)
  2. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Students should be familiar with the basics of nutritional science

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 3)

Compulsory assignment:

Regular attendance, active participation

Module examination:

Written exam

Workload:

70 h attendance + 140 independent study = 210 h workload

Professional competences:

Students can explain the framework of Food and Nutrition Security and the drivers of food insecurity. They are familiar with the nutrition situation of developing and industrialized countries and with the problems of nutrition in transition. They can analyze the complexity of the interrelationship between nutrition and health in particular in the case of vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children and elderly. They will be able to assess food intake and measure nutritional status. In addition, they can analyze the specific health and nutritional situation in emergency situations and can elaborate general recommendations to avoid further nutritional deterioration. Strategies to improve nutrient intake by diet diversification, bio-fortification, fortification and supplementation, as well as their limitations are finally known by the students.

Key competences:

The students will improve their analytical and evidence-based argumentation on the basis of their cultural competence and scientific knowledge. \r\nIn addition, during group work the students will be able to enhance their intercultural teamwork capacity and time management skills.

Comments:

Available places: 50rnRegistration via ILIAS from April 1st until one week before the module starts.

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