Community Nutrition

Catalog description

Introduces the role of public health nutrition in health promotion/protection and disease prevention in the community. Emphasizes programs that address nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle. Explores emergency food, Women Infant & Children (WIC). Child & Adult Care Feeding (CACFP) programs. Researches community needs based on its diversity, resources and target groups nutritional status. Looks at programs such as Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Five-a-day and other media rich marketing programs that address public health needs. Co-requisite: DTT 191