About Course

The Nutrition & Public Health course provides a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and its critical role in improving population health. Learners will explore the relationship between nutrition, disease prevention, food security, maternal and child nutrition, and public health programmes. The course equips professionals with practical knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions that improve health outcomes and support sustainable development.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the fundamentals of nutrition and public health.
  • Assess nutritional status across different population groups.
  • Prevent malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases.
  • Promote healthy diets and lifestyle interventions.
  • Plan and implement community nutrition programmes.
  • Understand food security and nutrition policies.
  • Apply evidence-based nutrition strategies in public health practice.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition & Public Health (4 Hours)

  • Basics of Human Nutrition
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Global Nutrition Challenges

Module 2: Nutritional Assessment (4 Hours)

Module 3: Maternal, Infant & Child Nutrition (5 Hours)

Module 4: Malnutrition & Micronutrients (4 Hours)

Module 5: Food Security & Sustainable Nutrition (4 Hours)

Module 6: Nutrition in Disease Prevention (3 Hours)

Module 7: Community Nutrition & Programme Management (3 Hours)

Module 8: Global Nutrition Policies & Best Practices (3 Hours)