Global Nutrition Problems: Health, Science, and Ethics

Catalog description

This course is a survey of topics with a focus on an examination of the underlying reasons for malnutrition in developing countries and the nutrition-related health problems facing developing world populations, particularly women and children. The topics will range from climate change, clean water supply, and health, to micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy and child development. Identification of ethical issues and the underlying values/principles of situations relevant to the lives of poor people in developing countries will be discussed, including the right to food in the context of humanitarian aid. Discussion of interventions and current solutions involving multi-country cooperation and agencies meant to alleviate these problems will be explored.