Would you like to think about the future of health in society? Do you want to play a role in improving health for everyone in the field of agriculture, food and the living environment? Then this minor may be for you!
In September 2015, 193 world leaders committed to 17 global goals to achieve 3 extraordinary issues in 2030:
In all countries. For all people. One of these 17 global goals is to ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Human health is affected by multiple factors, for example influences from the living environment, the food chain and animal-human interactions. In this minor, these influences are mapped. The food chain, including animal husbandry, horticulture, agriculture and the environment, is studied in relation to consumer health. In addition, you will be working in a multidisciplinary team on a business case in the field of agriculture, food or the living environment, in order to support human health. Future professionals working in agriculture, food or the living environment will be inspired to take responsibility for human health.
At the end of this minor you will have gained an insight in the definition of health and well-being. You will be able to relate health and well-being to agricultural, food and environmental factors, and can use your own perspective and expertise to improve them.
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