NUTN 538 Global Nutrition

Credits: 2
This course introduces the student to nutrition in a globalized world. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with

Existing and emerging issues in global nutrition that influences health, survival, and development capacity of people in developing societies, and
approaches to improving nutritional well-being and knowledge in diverse populations.

The course focuses on distribution and determinants of nutrition which has direct impacts on both over- and under-nutrition. Topics include Nutrition & Social Determinants of Health, Micronutrient Deficiencies, Nutrition in Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD), Nutrition Interventions, Policy, Research Methods and Tools, Basic Techniques of Anthropometric Assessments and Preparing for International Work.

An introductory course in human nutrition is required for this course. Supplemental readings will be provided. This course is offered online and consists of a mix of didactic lectures, guest speakers, student projects and videos.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit