NUTR237 - 01 - The Practice of Community Nutrition

This course focuses on the approaches used by nutrition and public health professionals to promote health behavior change among individuals and communities. Students will explore principles of nutrition education, behavior change theories, community assessment and program planning, and federal nutrition policies and programs. Emphasis is placed upon structural inequities and social determinants of health that impact disparities in nutrition and health-related outcomes. Students will engage with community partners to develop nutrition education sessions for a specific population.