380.744.81 NUTRITION AND GROWTH IN MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Department:
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Term: 1st term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: David Paige
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Examines the impact of nutritional status on growth, development, intellectual performance, health status, and the onset and progress of chronic diseases. Considers ethnic, cultural, and environmental issues related to food intake as well as the relationship between physical activity and health. Examines the origin and basis for the identification and assessment of community need using the national nutrition monitoring system. Reviews federally funded nutrition program outcomes and their policy implication.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on: class participation, a research paper/presentation, and a final exam.
Learning Objective:
Information not required for this course type
Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: dpaige@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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