[cid:image001.png@01D11E14.A35AC870] [cid:image002.png@01D11E14.A35AC870] DISCUSSION No. 122 • FSN Forum digest No. 1202 Integrating nutrition into the curricula of agriculture education institutions: Strengthening human capacity to promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture until 27 November 2015 [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]How to participate Send your contribution to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>or post it on the FSN Forum website www.fao.org/fsnforum<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum> [cid:image004.png@01D11E14.A35AC870] Dear Members, Please find below the comments received on Integrating nutrition into the curricula of agriculture education institutions: Strengthening human capacity to promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/discussions/integrating_nutrition>. This discussion aims to explore how to integrate nutrition into the training of agricultural workers, what components to include and what results to expect in terms of improving nutrition. To stimulate a debate on this important topic, the facilitator Mebit Kebete Tariku <http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/facilitator-mebit-kebede> proposes to reflect on the following questions: · What's the role of agricultural colleges and higher education in promoting nutrition sensitive agriculture? · What does “integrating nutrition into the curriculum” mean? · What are the essential competencies of "nutrition" to include in the training of agricultural workers? · How do we expect graduates to use the new knowledge and skills in their daily work? · What can agricultural workers do to promote food and dietary diversification and better nutrition outcomes? · Do you have experiences of integrating nutrition in to the curricula of agricultural higher institutions? Participants are sharing direct experience as well as views on the matters raised, which you can read on the discussion webpage<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/discussions/integrating_nutrition>, including the French<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/fr/forum/discussions/integrating_nutrition> and Spanish<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/es/forum/discussions/integrating_nutrition> versions. We look forward to further comments on this important topic! Your FSN Forum team CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Noreen Mucha, nutrition advisor, USA Noreen Mucha shares a paper on "Strengthening Human Capacity to Scale Up Nutrition" by Bread for the World Institute / Helen Keller International. [...] Read the paper<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/sites/default/files/resources/strengthening-human-capacity-FINAL_June%202013.pdf> [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Kuruppacharil V.Peter, World Noni Research Foundation, India KV Peter highlights that nutrition has become central to India's food security policies and that training initiatives on nutrition are increasing in number and target audience. [...] Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/contributions/re-integrating-nutrition-curricula-agriculture-education-institutions-strength-0> [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Saibutcharao Mallampalli, Bharath Gomatha AgroResearch and Development Foundation, India Saibutcharao stresses the advantages of integrated crop-livestock systems which allow an efficient use of agricultural resources and ensures healthy soils. [...] Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/contributions/re-integrating-nutrition-curricula-agriculture-education-institutions-strength-1> [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Lal Manavado, University of Oslo affiliate, Norway Lal explores the trends that affected agriculture, food security and nutrition in many communities globally, with agriculture traditional methods and crops / livestock being taken over by cash crops and eating habits gearing towards industrial and processed food. The aspect of communities' food culture is often neglected in agriculture education and, ultimately, nutrition provides the reference for agriculture to benefit all. [...] Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/contributions/re-integrating-nutrition-curricula-agriculture-education-institutions-strength-2> [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Ghady Chedrawi, FAO, Italy Ghady shares her personal experience in broadening her academic curriculum with nutrition-sensitive agriculture and how she developed an understanding of the importance of this topic across various professional areas. There is no doubt nutrition should be thought all along the education system, beyond specialised agriculture institutions. [...] Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/contributions/re-integrating-nutrition-curricula-agriculture-education-institutions-strength-3> [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Michelle DeFreese, Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRI), Tanzania Michelle's contribution expands on the role of higher education in promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture and shares experience from Tanzania, where a number of projects are underway, such as the Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRI) and the Tanzanian National Agricultural Research System. [...] Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/contributions/re-integrating-nutrition-curricula-agriculture-education-institutions-strength-4> [cid:image003.png@01D11E14.A35AC870]Manuel Moya, International Pediatric Association, Spain Manuel brings into the discussion a medical perspective, stressing the need for guidance on correct nutrition in the curricula of medical studies, and welcomes the nutrition-sensitive agriculture approach. [...] Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/contributions/re-integrating-nutrition-curricula-agriculture-education-institutions-strength-5> www.fao.org/fsnforum<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/> CONTACT US<mailto:[log in to unmask]> • DISCLAIMER<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/disclaimer-copyright> ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the FSNFORUM-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.fao.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=FSNFORUM-L&A=1