NUTRITION IN PUBLIC HEALTH Flashcards
the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting
physical and mental health, sanitation, personal hygiene, control of
infectious diseases, and organization of health services.
PUBLIC HEALTH
focuses on improving the health of communities by
promoting healthy eating, preventing malnutrition, and addressing dietrelated
health problems.
NUTRITION IN PUBLIC HEALTH
mission is to coordinate and leverage the
response of UN agencies to address malnutrition
in all its forms, along with its root causes
UN -NUTRITION
Develops guidelines and initiatives to improve
global nutrition and combat malnutrition.
WHO
Works to improve food security, nutrition, and sustainable
agriculture worldwide.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION
Operate at city, county, or regional levels to address
community-specific health needs.
LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT