Disciplinary and interdisciplinary breadth required for dealing with modern food and nutrition issues for countries in transition

• Main Authors: Aree Valyasevi, Sakorn Dhanamitta
• Other Authors: Intl. Union of Nutrition Sciences
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Nursing; Social Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18219
• Institution: Mahidol University

Facing a double burden of malnutrition, transitional countries must urgently begin proactive institution-building. A problem- and development-based approach is proposed to guide this process that requires a deep understanding of today's complex food and nutrition issues and appropriate actions for population change. The concept of "empowerment" should be used as a framework in this capacity-building process, and the experiential learning approach must be a key to its development. Furthermore, effective implementation will require a mechanism for multidisciplinary work. On the basis of Thailand's experience, this mechanism involves at least three essential elements: (1) a problem- and development-based mission, (2) leadership, and (3) proper training for the country's nutrition professionals.