Information on these and other classes at the school can be found via the course database.
222.641.81 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN NUTRITION
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 1st term
(4 units) Caballero, Benjamin; Cheskin, Lawrence, Cooper, David S., Paige, David
M 1:30-3:20
W 1:30-3:20
Provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and disease. Topics include dietary sources, intake levels, and biological determinants of nutrient requirements; assessment of nutrient status in individuals and populations; the role of nutrition in growth and health through the life cycle; the rationale for the development of dietary guidelines and of nutrition policies in different countries; and the role of diet on the development of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. Student evaluation based on a take-home exercise and final exam.
Prerequisites: Basic background in biology/medical sciences. 222.642.01 ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 2nd term
(3 units) Treuth, Margarita T 08:30-10:00
TH 08:30-10:00 Provides hands-on experience in anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary nutrition assessment techniques of individuals and populations. Laboratory exercises include the measurement of body composition, use of food composition tables, and classification of nutritional status. Student evaluation based on laboratory exercises and class participation.
Enrollment maximum of 30.
Consent of instructor required: mtreuth@jhsph.edu 222.643.01 HISTORY OF NUTRITION IN PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 4th term
(1 unit) Semba, Richard
Reviews the evolution of ideas regarding nutrition and public health that accompanied the elimination of many nutritional deficiencies and the reduction of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Discusses current arguments in historical demography regarding the role of nutrition. Presents several case studies, including scurvy, beriberi, pellagra, rickets, iodine deficiency, infant feeding, and pure food. Emphasizes the relevance of selected historical examples to contemporary approaches taken for nutrition and public health in developing countries. Student evaluation based on a short essay examination.
222.647.01 NUTRITION EPIDEMIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 3rd term
(3 units) Caulfield, Laura
Location: East Baltimore
T 3:30-5:00
TH 3:30-5:00
Reviews methodological issues related to nutritional assessment in the context of clinical, epidemiological, and programmatic research design. Discusses nutrition surveillance, cohort studies, field intervention trials, assessment techniques, and research design, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Student evaluation based on class participation and homework exercises.
Consent of instructor required: lcaulfie@jhsph.edu 222.649.01 INTERNATIONAL NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 4th term
(3 units) West, Keith; Christian, Parul T 3:30-5:00
TH 3:30-5:00 Presents major nutritional problems that influence the health, survival, and developmental capacity of populations in developing societies. Covers approaches implemented at the household, community, national, and international levels to improve nutritional status. Explores the degree to which malnutrition can be prevented or reduced before achieving full economic development through targeted public and private-sector interventions to address causes of malnutrition. Student evaluation based on mid-term and final exams.
Enrollment minimum of 10. 222.651.01 ADVANCED NUTRIENT METABOLISM
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 2nd term
(3 units) O'Brien, Kimberly M 3:30-4:50
W 3:30-4:50
Reviews the transport, storage, cellular and biochemical processing, and excretion of major nutrients. Presents overview of energy homeostasis in humans; essential amino acid metabolism; fatty acid metabolism; biochemical role and metabolism of vitamins; and calcium, iron and zinc kinetics, followed by discussion of recent journal articles related to each topic. Enrollment minimum of 7
Prerequisite: Previous course work in nutrition 222.654.01 FOOD, CULTURE, AND NUTRITION
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 4th term
(4 units) Gittelsohn, Joel
Introduces the bio-cultural influences on nutrition and their relevance to international and domestic public health research and programs. Topics include theoretical and methodological issues in nutritional anthropology, an overview of social scientific contributions to nutrition focusing on cultural perspectives of infant feeding, social impacts on under- and over-nutrition, comparisons of Eastern and Western traditions of nutrition, and the role of nutritional anthropology in the development of public health interventions. Student evaluation based on class discussions, exercises, and a group report.
Enrollment minimum of 6, maximum of 25.
Consent of instructor required: jgittels@jhsph.edu 222.655.01 NUTRITION AND LIFE STAGES INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 3rd term
(3 units) Christian, Parul
Reviews stages of human development as a prism for understanding human nutrition. Discussions focus on transitions between life stages, highlighting the biological, social, and behavioral changes that influence "nutrition transitions." Reviews nutritional transitions that illustrate basic concepts. Location: East Baltimore
M 1:30-3:00
W 1:30-3:00
Student evaluation based on class participation and written assignments.
Required: PhD and ScD programs in Human Nutrition track. 222.656.01 CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF POPULAR DIETS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS - 4th term
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 4th term
(3 units) Cheskin, Lawrence Dietary supplements and diets purporting to promote health, induce weight loss, or treat specific health concerns are widely used by Americans, and often minimally regulated. In this course, students apply the tools of nutritional science to a critical analysis of popular diets and supplements. Students are instructed in the following: nutrient analysis, dissecting several example diets and supplements in class discussions, preparing a comprehensive written analysis of a specific diet or supplement of their choosing, and presenting their findings orally.
Class participation, final paper and presentation. Location: East Baltimore
T 5:00-6:30
TH 5:00-6:30 222.657.01 FOOD AND NUTRITION POLICY INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 1st term
(2 units) West, Keith and Watkins, William Examines major governmental, bilateral, and multilateral agency food and nutrition policies and programs that directly or indirectly affect 1) the availability and quality of food and 2) the health and nutrition of populations. Examples are drawn from developing and developed countries. Discussions are led by faculty and guest lecturers from international and governmental agencies with diverse experience in developing and implementing food and nutrition policies.
Based on class participation and term paper Location: East Baltimore
F 10:00-11:50
Enrollment minimum 5
222.658.01 CRITICAL THINKING IN NUTRITION
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 1st term
(1 units) Cheskin, Lawrence Introduces graduate students of nutrition to the seminal literature in the field. Teaches students how to interpret and evaluate literature, and foster discussion and debate among students and faculty on current issues. Faculty selects seminal papers and participates in the discussion. Students will be expected to read each paper as well as discuss and explain the methods and results in class.
Student evaluation is based on attendance and contribution to discussion. Location: East Baltimore
F 1:30-2:30
Enrollment minimum of 2, maximum of 20 Consent of instructor required
For consent, contact: cheskin@jhmi.edu
222.866.01 GRADUATE NUTRITION SEMINAR
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH - 1st term
(1 units) Treuth, Margarita & West, Keith
Presentations of recent and/or historical papers in human nutrition. Emphasizes presentation skills and ability to critically evaluate scientific papers. Student evaluation based on attendance and an oral presentation.
Consent of instructor required: Contact: mtreuth@jhsph.edu 222.810.01 FIELD PLACEMENT HUMAN NUTRITION 222.820.01 THESIS RESEARCH HUMAN NUTRITION 222.830.01 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH HUMAN NUTRITION 222.840.01 SPECIAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH HUMAN NUTRITION
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