Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Competencies - Public Health Nutrition
Each concentration identifies competencies for
each degree offered. These competencies reflect the full range of knowledge,
skills, and other attributes that a student will acquire as a result of
completing the requirements for a particular degree.
Upon graduation, a student completing
the M.P.H. curriculum in public health nutrition will be able to:
- analyze local and global food systems;
- assess the nutritional status of communities;
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demonstrate the use of evidence-based research in practice to study the
relationships between diet, nutrition, and health outcomes across the
life span;
- develop an evaluation framework for a population-based nutrition intervention or program;
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utilize culturally appropriate assessment methodologies to identify and
prioritize diet and nutritional problems for diverse population groups;
and
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apply research methodology, interpretation of research literature, and
integration of research principles into evidence-based public health
nutrition practice or policy.
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Programs 
