Health Promotion and nutritionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

-are able to explain the theoretical bases and ethical principles of health promotion
- are able to analyze the health behaviour of the population and related factors
- are able to plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote health and functional capacity at individual, group and community level in cooperation with different experts
- are able to use evidence-based, effective methods of health promotion
- understand the link between societal decision-making and the importance of national and international recommendations in promoting health and functional capacity
-are able to name monitoring methods for health behaviour and health services
- are able to apply nutritional guidance and counselling in the prevention and treatment of national diseases

Content

Key concepts and scientific basis of health promotion
Health behaviour of the Finnish population
National and international health promotion programmes and recommendations
Assessment of health, functional capacity and health habits
Methods of health guidance and early intervention
Resources and materials for health promotion
Methods for monitoring health outcomes and impacts
Diet in accordance with dietary recommendations
Evaluation of the nutritional status at the general level
Diets related to diseases as part of overall treatment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: 0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginner/advanced level are applied.