Question

‘The field of public health nutrition is multidisciplinary in nature and is built on the foundations of biological and social sciences.’

1. Explain this statement by highlighting four knowledge and skills required by the Public Health Nutritionists.  (2)
2. Give four career avenues for Public Health Nutritionists.  (2)

Answer 1

1. Four knowledge and skills required by the Public Health Nutritionists:
   1. Nutritional science
   2. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle
   3. Nutritional assessment
   4. Nutritional care
   5. Mass media and communication
2. Four career avenues for Public Health Nutritionists:
   1. Community nutritionists in PSM departments of hospitals.
   2. Nutrition programmes of the government. e.g., ICDS, Food and Nutrition Board.
   3. In voluntary organisations (regional, national and international) as nutritionists.
   4. As consultants
   5. Nutritionists or counselors for schools, industries, etc.
   6. Teaching and academics
   7. Research