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Course description

This course critically examines the complex and interconnected factors that influence food practices and nutritional outcomes across the human lifespan. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from public health, nutrition science, and sociology, students will explore how individual behaviours are shaped by broader social, economic, cultural, environmental, and political contexts. Through the application of theoretical frameworks such as the Social-Ecological Model and the UNICEF Framework for Malnutrition, students will identify the overarching determinants of nutrition issues affecting priority populations in both local and global settings and examine their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals. The course emphasizes critical thinking, systems analysis, and effective communication for diverse audiences.

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