222.662.01
Obesity in Public Health
Cancelled
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Tu Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Jessica Jones-Smith
- Sara N Bleich
- Contact:
- Jessica Jones-Smith
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
None
- Description:
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Examines obesity as a public health problem, (including prevalence, trends and disparities as well as the health, psychosocial, and economic consequences of obesity and its associated co-morbidities). Explores physiologic, psychological, economic, and cultural drivers of food consumption. Identifies key issues and approaches for current and future public health and environmental approaches to obesity
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain global trends in obesity and disparities in risk
- Explain the consequences of obesity at the individual and societal levels
- Critique competing arguments about the causes of obesity and the obesity epidemic
- Evaluate current practices of obesity prevention and treatment in various settings, such as schools, childcare settings, workplaces, and communities
- Propose new approaches for preventing or treating obesity in a specific setting
- Methods of Assessment:
Short 2 to 3 question pop quizzes at the start of several classes: 60%; Homework and reactions: 25%; In class participation: 15%
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Jointly Offered With: