Community Nutrition.

Catalog description

This course examines the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention in community groups. Tools for developing community nutrition interventions are emphasized. Students will implement a community intervention using behavior theories, needs assessment, developing goals, objectives and program evaluations. Government food and nutrition programs and health care delivery system are also examined. Students will study the legislative, sociological, and scientific aspects of public and community health. Offered spring semesters. Course Equivalents: FACS 3339 Prerequisite: FSCN 3329 .