This course provides the first part of a supervised practice in community nutrition for students pursuing a career in dietetics. They will gain experience by working in public and private organizations to provide food and nutrition services, apply public policy, develop relevant programs and deliver nutrition education to target audiences. As well, students will monitor nutrition care for target audience groups across the lifespan and develop food and nutrition intervention programs that are evidence-based and community-based to promote health and manage or prevent disease.

This course provides the first part of a supervised practice in community nutrition for students pursuing a career in dietetics. They will gain experience by working in public and private organizations to provide food and nutrition services, apply public policy, develop relevant programs and deliver nutrition education to target audiences. As well, students will monitor nutrition care for target audience groups across the lifespan and develop food and nutrition intervention programs that are evidence-based and community-based to promote health and manage or prevent disease.