Maternal and Child Nutrition & Health

Catalog description

This course explores maternal and child nutrition and health from a public health perspective, addressing both domestic and international issues that impact women and children. Students will examine key topics such as prenatal and postnatal nutrition, childhood development, breastfeeding, food security, and the socio-economic factors influencing maternal and child health outcomes. The course includes a service-learning component where students will seek and engage with a community agency that supports women and children, providing hands-on experience in addressing real-world challenges. For graduate students, an additional component involves leading a discussion based on evidence-based research related to maternal or child nutrition and health, with a focus on either domestic or international contexts. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors influencing maternal and child health and nutrition, while developing practical skills in community-based service and research leadership.