This course is an introduction to the field of community and public health nutrition and its role in health and healthcare. The process and theoretical foundations of nutrition and health promotion and the theories, research methods, and perspectives applicable to nutrition and health promotion are covered. The role of the community and public health nutritionist in determining, delivering and managing public health and community nutrition services is emphasized along with the tools, skills, and techniques necessary for developing effective services. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 305; or permission of the instructor.
This course is an introduction to the field of community and public health nutrition and its role in health and healthcare. The process and theoretical foundations of nutrition and health promotion and the theories, research methods, and perspectives applicable to nutrition and health promotion are covered. The role of the community and public health nutritionist in determining, delivering and managing public health and community nutrition services is emphasized along with the tools, skills, and techniques necessary for developing effective services. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUTR 305; or permission of the instructor.
