Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Recognise the magnitude of micronutrient deficiencies.
• Identify those at risk of developing vitamin A deficiency.
• Identify children with anaemia and those at risk of developing anaemia.
• Recognise people with iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) and those at risk of developing IDD. Identify the causes and consequences of iron deficiency.
• Understand some of the methods that you will be able to use in your own community to prevent and treat these common micronutrient deficiencies.