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Communicating Health and Nutrition: Bridging Food Systems and Well-being

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Riipen Demo University
Riipen Demo University
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Laura Martin
Administrator
Timeline
  • May 12, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 10, 2025
    Mid term check with employer
  • June 16, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Workplace health/wellness Public health Communications Community engagement Copy writing
Skills
influencing skills social media campaigns press releases infographics human nutrition environmental health communication decision making writing
Student goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for first-year students in a Bachelor of Science in Health and Nutrition program, focusing on enhancing their communication skills, particularly in writing. Learners will explore the intricate connections between food systems, human health, and environmental health. By applying their classroom knowledge, students will be equipped to effectively communicate these links to diverse audiences, including industry professionals. The experience aims to develop their ability to craft clear, impactful messages that can inform and influence public understanding and decision-making in the field of health and nutrition.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
15 students
Project
20 hours per student
Administrators assign students to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive report analyzing the impact of a specific food system on human and environmental health.
  • Infographic illustrating the relationship between dietary choices and environmental sustainability.
  • Blog post series aimed at educating the public on the benefits of sustainable eating habits.
  • Press release announcing a new initiative or finding related to food systems and health.
  • Social media campaign plan to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and environmental health.
Project timeline
  • May 12, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 10, 2025
    Mid term check with employer
  • June 16, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a report for a local food company on how their supply chain affects community health and the environment.
  • Create an infographic for a non-profit organization to promote sustainable food practices.
  • Write a series of blog posts for a health-focused website on the benefits of plant-based diets.
  • Design a social media campaign for a government health department to encourage healthy eating habits.
  • Analyze the nutritional and environmental impact of a popular diet trend for a health magazine.
  • Prepare a presentation for a community group on the role of local agriculture in promoting health.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Will you be able to provide learners with feedback on any written work?

Will you be able to check in with students bi-weekly?