NSC540

This course will provide students with tools and competencies for developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition intervention programs. Course topics include evidence-based behavior change, social determinants of health and wellness, nutrition screening & tools for community settings, using nutrition surveillance data to inform program development, and cultural awareness/bias recognition. Course skill-building will focus on problem identification, conducting needs assessments, developing evidence-based intervention strategies, evaluating program implementation and effectiveness (including planning a budget and seeking/obtaining funding support). Students will select a semester-long course project based on their personal interests and that of a collaborating community entity. Students completing this course will be able to apply knowledge of social, psychological and environmental aspects of eating and food to formulate food and nutrition services that meet the needs of individuals, communities and populations.

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