This course addresses the broader determinants of population food choices, the health and environmental implications of modern dietary practices, and possible strategies for improving the nutrition of populations.
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By the end of this course, students will be able to: Describe the role of nutrition in public health (Capability 1.1) Identify the factors that influence how and what people eat (Capability 2.2 and 6.2) Demonstrate how current eating behaviours impact on the health of population groups (Capability 1.1, 2.2 and 3.1) Discuss how culture influences how and what people eat (Capability 4.1) Examine key components of nutrition interventions to address nutritional issues for population groups (Capability 1.2, 2.1 and 3.1) Evaluate the breadth of existing nutrition services available in the local population and the key challenges to improving the nutrition of the population (Capability 1.2 and 3.1)