Caused by chronic starvation and severe deficiency of both energy (calories) and protein.
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and Federal Ministry of Health often adapt Jimma’s teaching materials – search their sites too.
Nutritional requirements change drastically across different biological phases of human life. Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation Increased caloric demand (~300–500 extra kcal/day). human+nutrition+lecture+notes+jimma+university+pdf
Characterized by a declining BMR, reduced physical activity, and decreased nutrient absorption (e.g., lower gastric acid reducing Vitamin B12 absorption). Diets should be nutrient-dense but lower in overall calories. 7. Community Nutrition and Public Health Interventions
: Highly prevalent among pregnant women and young children, leading to poor cognitive development and increased maternal mortality. Caused by chronic starvation and severe deficiency of
: Ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, and egestion.
Examples include measuring serum hemoglobin for anemia, serum retinol for Vitamin A deficiency, and urinary iodine excretion. Clinical Assessment Physical examination for signs of nutritional deficiencies. and infant feeding practices.
Whether you are preparing for a public health exam, designing a supplementary feeding program for a woreda, or simply wanting to understand how diet affects health in resource-limited settings, these notes deserve a permanent place on your digital bookshelf.
Then, create a folder called JU Human Nutrition Compilation and fill it with slides, handouts, and your own summaries.
: Chemical substances in food that provide energy, structural materials, and regulating agents.
Educating mothers and caregivers through health extension workers on proper cooking techniques, hygiene, and infant feeding practices.