NUT 704

This course will cover: Agriculture and nutrition, problems and constraints of food production, food and nutrition security with emphasis on Nigeria, and roles of individuals, organization and government. Concept of Food System. Post-harvest handling. Agriculture, industry, food distribution and economic development. Biodiversity, dietary diversification, agricultural value chain. Functional foods, bio-fortification etc. Genetically Modified Foods. Nutrition and Climate change. Phytochemicals in Human Nutrition. 

The course lecturers are: 

  • Dr O.T. Adepoju
  • Dr Isi Ejoh
  • Dr Tayo Adeyemi
  • Dr T.E. Eyinla