Nutritional Problems and Epidemiology (NUTD314)
The aim of this module is to understand the identification of nutrition problems in the community. Besides, to examine the relationship of diet and nutrition in the etiology and the prevention of diseases, the creation of food and nutrition plans and policies for the promotion and protection of the health of specific population groups. (Eg. Preparation of dietary guidelines for school children, adults). The Nutritional Problems and Epidemiology course provides rigorous training in epidemiology and biostatistics as well as the biological aspects of nutrition. The overall objective is to enable students to investigate relationships between diet and disease.