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222.642.01
Assessment of Nutritional Status

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Previous nutrition or biology course

Description
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and compare/contrast methods of assessing body size and composition, dietary intake, physical activity and energy expenditure
  2. Identify principles of biochemical assessment focusing on Vitamin A, iron, and calcium
  3. Apply anthropometric techniques (height, weight, skinfold thicknesses, circumferences), bioimpedance analysis, heart rate monitoring for physical activity assessment, and dietary intake assessment and nutrient analysis