This is a basic introductory course in Nutritional Education and in the design of relevant community programs.

The course aims at introducing students in basic concepts of nutritional education and in unification of research, theory, and nutritional practice in different population groups/communities for health improvement.

After completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Design interventions, programs and health strategies for individuals, groups of people and organizations aiming at health improvement.
• Implement methods regarding assessment of the needs, design, management, integration, and assessment of programs for dietary behavior change and health promotion.
• Implement the existent theory regarding dietary behavior change and health promotion in community interventions.
• Propose interventions aiming at specific dietary problems in the community, including a financial estimate.
• Perceive the interrelation of policies and legislation in nutritional education