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Nutrition:
Dr. Cutberto Garza, Director and Professor, Division of
Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., USA
Senior Associate Editor - Food Science and
Technology:
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Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Dr. Abraham Besrat, Senior Academic Officer, United Nations
University, Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Hernán Delgado, Director, Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP), Guatemala City, Guatemala
Dr. Joseph Hautvast, Secretary General, IUNS, Department of Human Nutrition, Agricultural University, Wageningen, Netherlands
Dr. Peter Pellett, Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass., USA
Dr. Zewdie Wolde Gebriel, Director, Ethiopian Nutrition Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dr. Aree Valyasevi, Professor and Institute Consultant, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Food and Nutrition Bulletin, vol. 18, no. 2
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United Nations University Press
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National pyramid for advanced training
Disciplinary and interdisciplinary breadth required for dealing with food and nutrition issues
Role of training for specific skills through short courses, workshops, and in-service training
Capacity-building for research
Sponsors
Participants
Experience of international food and nutrition initiatives for developing countries
Abstract
Introduction
Experience of the United Nations University in capacity-building
The Joint AAU/UNU Regional Food and Nutrition Project for Africa
Training courses
Discussion and conclusions
References
Abstract
The concept of public nutrition
The present study
Results
Curriculum content: Responses of graduates of US programmes
Potential effectiveness of public nutrition education for improving nutrition
Professional definitions within public nutrition: Is it nutrition?
Institutional structure
Conclusion
References
Abstract
Introduction
Limitations of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches
Pragmatic limitations
Epistemological limitations and instrumental limitations
Normative limitations
The problem-oriented approach
Elements of a problem-oriented training programme
Conclusions
References
Abstract
Introduction
Implementing nutrition for populations in transition
Thailand’s nutritional development
A new approach is needed
Capacity-building for countries in transition
A proposed direction
A final note
References
Developing a national training pyramid
Abstract
Introduction
Levels and types of training according to proportion and categories of personnel
Conclusions
References
Role of training for specific skills through short courses, workshops, and in-service training
Abstract
Background
Past and present training efforts
Shortfalls in nutrition training efforts
New directions
Advantages of short courses
The role of long-term partnerships
References
Background
Specific objectives
Implementation
Addressing remaining issues
Monitoring progress
References
Working Group report on developing a national pyramid for advanced training in food and nutrition
Background
Description of the national training pyramid
Components of a national advanced training pyramid
Projected needs and functions
Strategies for implementation
Long- and medium-term learning indicators of success
Reference
Working Group report on the role of short-term training for institutional capacity-building
Background
Short-term training defined
Objectives of short-term training
Targets for a short-term training programme
Present institutional capabilities in conduct of short-term training and resource requirements
Methods
Monitoring and evaluation
Working Group report on capacity-building in research
Background and context
Goals
Implementation
Action steps
Time frame
Indicators of impact (expected results)
Anthropometric reference data for international use: Recommendations from a WHO Expert Committee
Abstract
Introduction
The foetus and newborn infant
Infants and children
Adolescents
Adults
Adults 60 years of age and older
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Child malnutrition and feeding practices in Malawi
Abstract
Introduction
Data and methods
Univariate results
Multivariate results
Discussion
Policy implications
Acknowledgements
References
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
Note for contributors
Note à l’intention des auteurs
Nota para los posibles autores
Food and Nutrition Bulletin subscription form
Title of interest