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Public Health Nutrition

This course examines the role of nutrition in promoting public health and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a focus on the evaluation of epidemiological research, population-specific nutrition needs, and the effectiveness of interventions.

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Course Code ASPN710
Level 7
Credits 15

Description

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Evaluate epidemiological approaches in nutrition research

Analyse nutritional needs of populations and key nutritional challenges experienced by diverse subgroups in Aotearoa New Zealand

Evaluate effectiveness of nutrition interventions for large and small populations in Aotearoa New Zealand

Synthesise understanding of nutrition needs and current interventions to develop equitable, culturally responsive nutrition resources for a target population in Aotearoa New Zealand