Welcome to the Module 1: Fundamentals of Healthy Nutrition for Primary Health Care Practitioners

This module will provide primary health care practitioners with basic nutrition knowledge and with an overview of the problem of obesity to better understand the importance of a novel approach to prevent it and treat it from an early age.

Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:

1. 1. Describe nutritional principles
   2. Understand causes and effects of different dietary patterns and lifestyles
   3. Illustrate the role of healthy eating habits
   4. Understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to prevent obesity
   5. Apply correct nutrition to promote a healthy lifestyle from childhood