About Public Health Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition provides the understanding and causes of, and approaches and solutions to, nutrition-related public health achievements, situations and problems around the world.  Public Health Nutrition (PHN) focuses on the promotion of good health through nutrition and the primary prevention of nutrition related illness in the population. Public health nutrition is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the medium of nutrition. The aim of those working as public health nutritionists is for everyone to achieve greater health and well-being by making healthier food and nutrition-related choices.