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NUT3025 · Monash University

Food and nutrition policy

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
—
Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

What it covers

In this unit, you will explore how food and nutrition policies influence public health, with a focus on Malaysia’s national nutrition strategies. You will analyse policies addressing key issues such as malnutrition, obesity, and food security, while also evaluating global approaches to nutrition governance. Throughout the unit, you will engage in case studies, policy analysis, and discussions, enabling you to develop evidence-based policy recommendations that consider economic, cultural, and environmental factors. By applying critical thinking and research skills, you will learn to propose innovative solutions to nutrition-related challenges. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the analytical, policy evaluation, and communication skills needed to contribute to nutrition policy development and advocacy. This course will prepare you for a future in public health, policy analysis, and food system management in Malaysia and beyond.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Case study presentation (report 1,800 words, presentation 15 mins)Presentation40%
Policy Report: (2,000 Words)Written60%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AMalaysiaOn-campus