Global Nutrition and Disease

This course explores the global aspects of nutrition in relation to health and disease. Students will examine factors that contribute to hunger, malnutrition, nutrition-related diseases and chronic diseases. Students will examine nutrition epidemiology and consequences of malnutrition in terms of morbidity and mortality. Students will also examine political mechanism that affect delivery of quality food and nutrition services, such as legislation, policies and practices. Students will develop cultural competencies needed for effective nutrition intervention as well as explore agricultural techniques needed for sustainable development.

Fall, Spring

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