NS 3060
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Classes
NS 3060
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and a major impediment to population health and economic development. This course will introduce students to nutritional problems in the global community, through evaluation of the scientific literature and exploration of epidemiological, biological, demographic, and social factors that affect nutritional status. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the major challenges to improve nutrition with applications to infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. Students will also have an opportunity to develop interventions to target a nutritional problem in the context of a specific country.
When Offered Spring.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220.
Course Attribute (EC-LASP, EC-SAP)
- Understand the basic principles of nutrition and its role in health in both resource-limited and developed settings.
- Increase awareness of the current issues in nutrition and global health.
- Critically evaluate and interpret scientific literature on public health nutrition.
- Design an evidence-based intervention to target a major nutrition problem in the context of a specific country or region.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW M Van Rensselaer Hall G155
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Nakayachi, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Some spots reserved for DNS majors. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. Please reach out to DNS Student Services dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu with any questions.
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