Section: Module 1: Lesson 1: Public Health Nutrition | Public Health Nutrition | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define the term "nutrition sciences."
    • Explain the concept of population health.
    • Describe how public health nutrition principles are applied to improve or maintain the optimal health of populations and targeted groups.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 8 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Basic Principles of Nutrition Science URL
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      Read under the headlines "Basic Principles of Nutrition Science" and "What you need to know about the science of nutrition". (5 minutes)

      Getsmarter- 2019

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      Public Health and Community URL
      Students must
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      Read the two first paragraphs under the title "Public Health and Community". (1 minute)

      Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - 2021

    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Recommended Additional Readings

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      What Is Population Health? URL
      Students must
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      Read the complete article. (3 minutes)

      Elmhurst  University -  2021