Aims/objectives

By participating in the activities of this module, it is intended that the group members will recognize (he able to state):

· The need for proper nutrition and nutritients provided by the five main food groups.

· The causes, effects and control measures for four common nutrition-related conditions and diseases.

· At least one important way in which rapid population growth affects nutrition.

· The importance of proper preservation and preparation of foodstuffs in achieving good nutrition.

· The importance of breast-feeding for the health of the child and the mother.