FSHN 5600: Global Nutrition, Health and Sustainability
(Dual-listed with FSHN 4600).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Nutrition, health, and agriculture related issues in low- and middle-income countries are discussed using the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. Topics include malnutrition, climate change, food insecurity/famine, micronutrient deficiencies, food production, the nutrition transition, water and sanitation challenges, and chronic diseases to enhance awareness of diverse worldviews and cultural humility. Systems thinking and the interaction of culture, biology, and the environment are emphasized. Meets International Perspectives requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)