Public Health Concentration

Public Health Nutrition

The Public Health Nutrition Concentration at the Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Jember (FKM UNEJ), is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in understanding, analyzing, and addressing community nutrition issues. Students in this concentration will study various aspects of nutrition, from individual nutritional needs to population-level nutritional status assessment, as well as effective nutritional intervention programs. The primary focus is on developing strategies to improve community nutritional status through evidence-based approaches, including nutrition education, food policy, and community-based nutritional intervention programs. With this knowledge, students will be able to contribute to efforts to improve overall public health and well-being.

Through a comprehensive and interactive curriculum, the Public Health Nutrition concentration blends theory with field practice, including nutritional surveys, food policy analysis, and nutrition intervention program development. Students engage in research analyzing factors that influence nutritional status, such as dietary patterns, access to nutritious food, and socioeconomic determinants. They also learn how to design, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs aimed at reducing malnutrition and improving public health. With guidance from experienced faculty and adequate facilities, graduates in the Public Health Nutrition concentration are prepared to work across various sectors, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the food industry, to address nutrition challenges and enhance community quality of life.