Community Nutrition

NUT2223 Nutrition through life cycle

Two hours One requisite

1 Overview of the course contents. / Aims, objective, exams, definitions, topics covered, how the course fit in our program

2 Opportunities in Community Nutrition. / Concept of community nutrition: people, policy, and programs. / Public health and community nutrition. / Concept of health, health promotion and health objectives. / The role of the nutritionist in the community. / Community nutrition practice. / Community versus public health nutrition. / Social and economic trends for community nutrition

3 Organizations & Agencies associated with community nutrition. / Roles of Originations. / International Organizations. / National Organizations. / Local Organizations

4 Assessing Community Resources. / Basic principles of needs assessment. / Define the nutritional problem. / Set the parameters of the assessment. / Data Collection / Methods of Obtaining Data about the Target Population / Share the Findings of the Assessment. / Set Priorities. / Choose a Plan of Action

5 Methods of Obtaining Data about the Target Population / Survey / Screening

6 Methods of Obtaining Data about the Target Population / Focus groups / Interviews with key informants / Direct assessment of nutritional status

7 Target Population’s Nutritional Status. / Planning, implementing and evaluating school nutrition. Children’s nutrition status in Zhejiang Province, China. / Interventions based on WHO/FAO Document. / Results from Mid-term Evaluation. / Next Steps. / Models and examples of community nutrition programs. / School lunch and child nutrition program. / Special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC). / The food distribution program. / The food stamps program. / Nutrition program for the elderly. / Maternal and child health programs. / Rural restaurant healthy options program. / Rural resources diner's choice program. / Some Program in KSA

8 Nutrition of minorities in community. Racial and ethnic minorities / Population Considerations. / Consumption of Fast Food. / Food Preparation. / Demand for healthy foods. / Target food marketing. / Belief in diet disease connection. / Strategies to address these considerations. / Improve the availability of healthy food choices. / Improve access to healthy food choices. / Make use of the power of media. / Provide hands-on learning opportunities. / Address barriers related to language

9 Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Services, and Programs. / Trends in Maternal and Infant Health. / National Goals for Maternal and Infant Health. / Nutrition and Health for Mothers. / Nutrition and Health for Babies. / Maternal and Infant Nutrition Programs. / The WIC Program. / Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

10 Nutrition Issues, and Programs of Children / Nutrition During Children. / Nutrition-Related Problems of Children / Children with Special Health Care Needs / Examples of Nutrition Programs at the local, national and international levels: / 1- The National School Lunch Program. / 2- The School Breakfast Program. / 3- The After School Snack Program. / 4- The Summer Food Service Program for Children. / 5- The Food Distribution Program

11 Nutrition Issues, and Programs of Adolescents / Nutrition During Adolescence. / Nutrition-Related Problems of Adolescents / Examples of Nutrition Programs at the local, national and international levels

12 Growing Older: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs. / Geriatrics – Gerontology. / Changes associated with ageing. / Nutritional requirements for elderly. / Nutrition related problems among elderly. / Nutritional assessment. / Nutritional deficiencies in Geriatrics. / Community-Based Programs and Services. / Supplemental Security Income (SSI). / The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP). / Nutrition Education and Health Promotion Programs for / Older Adults. / Meals-on-Wheels program

13 Identification and studying the relationship between sport and nutrition and how its effect the community? / Performance Influencing Factors. / Sports that encourage Gaining weight. / Determinants of the Athlete’s Energy Requirements. / Energy – carbohydrates – protein – fat. / Micronutrients in sports and exercise. / Body composition. / Nutritional deficiencies in athletes. / Immunity and oxidative stress / Strategies for weight loss. / Sport at community level / Recreation activities for individuals and families. / In general communities. / In Saudi Arabia community setting

14 Nutrition for Workers. / Health Promotion of Workers. / Surveys and Studies of the Nutritional Status of the Workers. / Nutrition Programs for Workers

15 Revision

1.1 Mapped to: K1

Demonstrate the target population’s nutritional status.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group work assignment