Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Vol.18, No.2 (1997), 146-150
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Aree Valyasevi, Sakorn Dhanamitta Disciplinary and interdisciplinary breadth required for dealing with modern food and nutrition issues for countries in transition. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Vol.18, No.2 (1997), 146-150. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/18219
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Disciplinary and interdisciplinary breadth required for dealing with modern food and nutrition issues for countries in transition
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.
