Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition
Wageningen course on vitamins, minerals, and the global challenge of malnutrition.
Wageningen University & Research•By Alida Melse-Boonstra
4.6
(1,400 reviews)•65,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Explore the role of vitamins and minerals in the human body and the global challenge of malnutrition. Taught by nutrition scientists at Wageningen University & Research, this course examines micronutrient functions, deficiency and toxicity, and strategies to address undernutrition and hidden hunger worldwide.
Skills you'll gain
Nutrition ScienceMicronutrientsMalnutritionPublic HealthHuman Physiology
Syllabus
1
Introduction to Micronutrients2
Vitamins and Their Functions3
Minerals and Trace Elements4
Micronutrient Deficiencies5
Malnutrition and Hidden Hunger6
Strategies to Improve NutritionFree
Certificate: $149
Duration7 weeks
Effort3-4 hours/week
Levelintermediate
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish
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