Module #1 Introduction to Public Health Nutrition Defining public health nutrition, its importance, and roles in promoting health and preventing disease
Module #2 Nutrition and Health Disparities Understanding the relationships between nutrition, health, and social determinants of health
Module #3 Nutrition Epidemiology Principles and methods of epidemiology applied to nutrition research
Module #4 Global Nutrition Issues Overview of global nutrition challenges, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and chronic diseases
Module #5 Food Systems and Public Health The impact of food systems on public health, including food production, processing, and distribution
Module #6 Food Security and Access Understanding food insecurity, its causes, and consequences, and strategies to improve food access
Module #7 Nutrition Policy and Advocacy Developing and implementing policies to promote public health nutrition, and advocacy strategies
Module #8 Community-Based Nutrition Interventions Designing and implementing community-based nutrition programs, including community assessment and engagement
Module #9 Nutrition Education and Communication Theory and practice of nutrition education, including message development and channel selection
Module #10 Behavioral Theory and Nutrition Applying behavioral theories to understand and change nutrition-related behaviors
Module #11 Dietary Assessment Methods Overview of dietary assessment methods, including 24-hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and biomarkers
Module #12 Nutrition in Life Stages Nutrition requirements and recommendations across the life cycle, including infancy, childhood, adolescence, and older adulthood
Module #13 Maternal and Child Nutrition Nutrition importance during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood, and interventions to improve maternal and child health
Module #14 Nutrition and Chronic Diseases The role of nutrition in prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer
Module #15 Obesity Prevention and Management Understanding the causes and consequences of obesity, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment
Module #16 Foodborne Illnesses and Nutrition The role of nutrition in preventing and responding to foodborne illnesses, including food safety and regulation
Module #17 Nutrition and Environmental Health The impact of environmental factors on nutrition, including climate change, food systems, and sustainable agriculture
Module #18 Public Health Nutrition in Emergency Situations Nutrition response in emergency situations, including natural disasters, conflicts, and refugee crises
Module #19 Nutrition Surveillance and Monitoring Methods and tools for monitoring and evaluating nutrition programs and policies
Module #20 Nutrition and Food Science The science of food and nutrition, including food chemistry, processing, and safety
Module #21 Cultural Competence in Public Health Nutrition Understanding and addressing cultural differences in nutrition practices and beliefs
Module #22 Leadership and Management in Public Health Nutrition Developing leadership and management skills for effective public health nutrition practice
Module #23 Nutrition and Health Inequalities Analyzing and addressing health inequalities through nutrition interventions and policies
Module #24 Evaluating Public Health Nutrition Programs Designing and conducting evaluations of public health nutrition programs and policies
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Public Health Nutrition career
