Unit Overview:

This unit analyzes the global burden of malnutrition and food safety issues, including their impacts on public health and contributing factors. It evaluates the roles of international organizations and regulatory bodies in addressing global nutrition challenges and ensuring food safety standards. The unit also describes evidence-based strategies for promoting proper nutrition and food safety practices in diverse global settings.

Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze the global burden of malnutrition and food safety issues, including their impacts on public health and contributing factors
• Evaluate the roles of international organizations and regulatory bodies in addressing global nutrition challenges and ensuring food safety standards
• Describe evidence-based strategies for promoting proper nutrition and food safety practices in diverse global settings
• Assess the nurse's role in addressing global nutrition issues, promoting health equity, and preventing foodborne illnesses in various healthcare and community contexts