NS 3060 - Nutritional Problems of Developing Nations

Fall. 3 credits. S-U or letter grade option.

Prerequisite: NS 1150. Offered alternate years.

R. Stoltzfus.

Overview of the most important nutrition problems facing developing countries today and an in-depth understanding of the nutrition problems of one country, chosen as a case study for the course. Course uses the health/care/food framework to analyze the causes of these nutrition problems. Instruction is through lectures and readings. Evaluation is through individual assignments, a group project, and exams.