Nutritional Epidemiology

The aim of the course is to provide an indepth understanding of the principles and the use of nutritional epidemiology within the context of public health. The trainees gain knowledge in relation to different study designs, nutritional policies, epidemiology of non-communicable diseases, and the development of evidence-based nutritional guidelines for primary and secondary prevention of non-communicable diseases and obesity. By the end of the course, students are expected to:

• understand the role of nutrition and other enviromental factors in disease aetiology,
• know the advantages and disadvantages oφ different study desings used in nutritional epidemiology and their influence on research obervations,
• recognise the influece of socioo-economic inequalities in dietary choices and overall health,
• know and understand the importance of evidence-based practice,
• know the epidemiology of the non-communicable diseaseas.

In the context of this course:

•The trainee acquires knowledge in the design and interpretation of nutritional epidemiological studies.

•The trainee understands the importance of evidence-based dietetic practice and how to best apply international and national recommendations in disease prevention and dietary management.

•Finally the trainee learns to work harmoniously in groups, to review and appraise successfully the scientific literature and to develop presentation and writing skills.