Public Health Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition (pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ njuːˈtrɪʃən/) is a field of study focused on the promotion of good health through nutrition and the primary prevention of nutrition related illness in the population.

Etymology

The term "Public Health Nutrition" is derived from the English words "public", "health", and "nutrition". "Public" (from the Latin "publicus") refers to the people as a whole. "Health" (from the Old English "hælþ") refers to the state of being free from illness or injury. "Nutrition" (from the Latin "nutrire") refers to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Related Terms

Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
Dietetics: The science of how food and nutrition affects human health.
Nutrient: A substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce.
Food Security: The measure of the availability of food and individuals' ability to access it.
Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much.

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