HMEC 317 - NUTRITION IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Human Ecology

Description:

(CS). Study of the applied and preventive aspects of nutrition as related to public health. Students do combine their knowledge of nutrition science with competencies in education, behavioral science, management, and public policy to enhance the nutritional status of individuals and populations. Students do conduct research relating diet to health/disease outcomes. Methodological issues related to dietary assessment for clinical/metabolic and epidemiological research. Topics include: variation in diet; measurement error and correction for its effects; advantages and limitations of different diet-assessment techniques; design and development of a food-frequency instrument; and total energy-intake analyses.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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