Welcome to the Department of Clinical Nutrition
Statement by Head of Clinical Nutrition Department
Clinical Nutrition Department serves as a fundamental pillar of contemporary healthcare, with special focus on the delivery of personalized nutritional support aimed at disease prevention, treatment, as well as the management of various health conditions. Additionally, clinical nutrition has become a significant field due to its ability to enhance treatment outcomes given the fact that optimal nutrition is essential for improving the body's response to medical therapies and accelerating recovery.
Furthermore, by providing evidence-based dietary guidance, the Department plays a crucial role in the prevention of such chronic illnesses as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and obesity. It also offers individualized nutritional interventions for patients with complex health issues requiring specific dietary modifications, including renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and food allergies.
By addressing individual nutritional needs, the Department ameliorates patients’ energy levels, mobility, and overall engagement in daily activities, thereby improving their quality of life. Besides, the Department is committed to public education and raising awareness, in that it advocates the importance of healthy eating and empowering individuals to make informed dietary choices.
It is noteworthy that the Clinical Nutrition plays a vital role as a primary agent in both individual and community health, hence the Department significance as it aims to achieve optimal health outcomes and promote overall well-being.
Translated by Zahra' Ala', revised by Asst. Lect. Inam Mohammed
The Department aspires to raise nutritional awareness across Iraq by promoting better dietary care and a healthier lifestyle. Furthermore, it seeks to gain national recognition as a leading academic center dedicated to advancing nutritional science, education, and leadership.
The mission of Clinical Nutrition Department is to prepare female graduates to become future leaders in nutrition, dietetics, and food services. Moreover, the Department strives to improve human health by addressing non-communicable diseases through enhanced nutritional care and healthy living.
The Department pursues this mission by conducting research that explores the effects of diet on health at both individual and population levels, developing evidence-based nutritional strategies and policy guidelines, and disseminating nutritional knowledge to health professionals and the wider public.
- Prepare a generation of qualified female graduates with high-level nutritional competencies, contributing to the advancement of dietary standards and public health in Iraq.
- Educate the community on healthy nutrition, dietary care, and specialized dietary regimens by organizing local and international seminars and training programs, as well as epidemiology through conferences and workshops.
- Upgrade the Department’s regional and global standing by conducting sound scientific research.
- Emphasize cooperation and partnerships with local and regional institutions and organizations to strengthen nutritional care and safeguard public health.
- Introduce various initiatives to enhance nutritional knowledge and education throughout the four-year academic study.
Translated by Zahra' Ala', revised by Asst. Lect. Inam Mohammed
