PUBH 220 Public Health Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition involves the application of food and nutrition knowledge, policy, and research to improve the nutritional status and health of populations. This course will examine the role of nutrition as a means of promoting, maintaining, and improving the health and wellness of community populations using evidence-based approaches. Students will explore the relationship between nutrition and the body’s systems, including the effects of obesity, diabetes, allergies, and autoimmune diseases. This course will include a brief overview of the causes and treatment of eating disorders and food addiction. At the conclusion of the course, students will understand how to analyze and evaluate nutrition information. The course will integrate skills obtained through practice and experience with external evidence from systematic research regarding nutrition education.

Prerequisite

PUBH 203 Introduction to Public Health