Food and Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition

Public health nutrition focuses on promoting health and preventing disease at the population level through improved dietary practices and access to nutritious food. It addresses issues like malnutrition, obesity, food insecurity, and non-communicable diseases by implementing nutrition policies, community programs, and education initiatives. Public health nutrition also plays a critical role in developing guidelines for food labeling, fortification, and safe dietary standards. By encouraging healthier eating habits and equitable access to food, it aims to reduce health disparities and improve overall community well-being, especially in vulnerable populations.