Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases, and longevity. Malnutrition, one the other hand, presents significant threats to human health. Nowadays the world is facing a double burden of malnutrition that includes both undernutrition and overweight, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The courses offer more information on nutrition.