Basic nutrition concepts & nutrition indicators:Training manual for field extension service providers

Ekesa, B.; Nabuuma, D.; Namukose, S.; Upenytho, G. (2019) Basic nutrition concepts & nutrition indicators:Training manual for field extension service providers. Rome (Italy): Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT 64 p.

This training guide is intended to build capacity of community level resource persons to transfer knowledge on basic concepts regarding appropriate dietery patterns and use of existing Basic Nutrition Concepts &Nutrition Indicators for better household nutrition. In reffering to this manual,the community resource persons will be able to draft action plans to transfer the information gained to community members.The expected impact is that enhanced knowledge of the links between agriculture,nutrition and health,formation and/or upgrading of existing home gardens into comprehensive gardens as well as proper dietary and health practices will eventually lead to enhanced nutrition and health status.