Overview

This topic introduces students to an ecological approach to food and nutrition, by considering individual, social and environmental dimensions of food consumption decisions. We are interested in the subject of food consumption decisions because of their relationship to health behaviours and health outcomes. The topic examines psychological models, social determinants … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to develop students' capacity to consider food and nutrition issues from a broad ecological perspective including individual, social and environmental dimensions of food consumption decisions.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Examine the individual, social and environmental influences on food consumption decisions
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Describe the impacts of food consumption on the environment and solutions for healthy and sustainable diets
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Apply the social determinants of health to nutrition and health promotion practice
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Critically reflect on cultural perspectives of health and well-being and the influence of these on health and nutrition practice

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