Description
This module explores the theory, research and practice of nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition across the developed and developing world. It is a core module for level 6. Topics addressed will include learning about the epidemiologic methods as related to public health nutrition, and about planning result-oriented public health nutrition programs, including but not restricted to:
Principles of epidemiology and evidence-based medicine
Public Health Nutrition Cycle
Food and Nutrition Policy
Dual burden of malnutrition
Agriculture, food and nutrition security - Sustainable food systems - Food waste
Health Inequalities and Food
The obesity epidemic across generations
Prevention and control programmes / management of: protein energy malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) control programmes, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in young children
Public health issues of over nutrition – The obesogenic environment
Micronutrient malnutrition; Food fortification: opportunities and challenges
The understanding of the role of nutrition in health (especially NCDs) and behaviour change methods is essential.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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