This is the schedule used to deliver educational content offered by JHSPH. As a result, some of the information and/or materials listed here may not be relevant to or available for an OCW user's self-directed study.
Schedule
| SESSION # | TOPIC | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Overview: Policy Definition, Framework, Food & Nutrition Problems, Principles/constructs |
Lecture |
| 2 | US Food & Nutrition Policies-The Actors, Structures & Instruments: FDA & USDA, Dietary Guidelines & Food Labels |
Lecture |
| 3 | Methods of Evaluating Food & Nutrition Policies: How do we assess costs in relation to effect and benefit, and against alternative programs? Guest Lecturer: Kevin Frick, PhD |
Lecture |
| 4 | US Food & Nutrition Policies-Ideal vs. Reality: US Food Industry, Agricultural Policy, Food Availability, Consumer Demand and Impact on Dietary Choices |
Lecture |
| 5 |
US Food & Nutrition Policies - Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) |
Lecture |
| 6 | Developing Country Policies: Food Aid Guest Lecturer: Bruce Cogill, PhD |
Lecture |
| 7 | Developing Country Policies: International, Bilateral and National Agencies and Policy Instruments Lecturer: Keith P. West, Jr., PhD |
Lecture |
| 8 | Student Presentations, Course Summary, and Course Evaluation | Student Presentations |
