Evidence in Public Health Nutrition (NUTR7002)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Contact hours
Incompatible
Nil
Recommended prerequisite
NUTR7001and PUBH7600
Assessment methods
Practical reports & exercises; assignments & participation/contribution to class discussion
Course enquiries
Dr Megan Ferguson
Course description
This course is an introduction to nutritional epidemiology and its application to programs, policy and research. It covers the major methods of nutritional assessment (including dietary, anthropometric & biochemical), common and recommended approaches for surveys, program monitoring and evaluation, and approaches to critical appraisal. The course will be relevant to public health nutritionists and others with an interest in understanding nutrition in population health. The course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.