222.649.01 International Nutrition

Course

Instructors

Keith West and Parul Christian

Originally Offered

Spring 2005

Offered By

International Health

Description

Presents major nutritional problems that influence the health, survival, and developmental capacity of populations in developing societies. Covers approaches implemented at the household, community, national, and international levels to improve nutritional status. Explores the degree to which malnutrition can be prevented or reduced prior to achieving full economic development through targeted public and private sector interventions that address the causes of malnutrition.

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