Food and Nutrition Policy OpenCourseWare: Undergraduate Level Food Policy Course by Johns Hopkins University

Published Jan 12, 2009

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'Food and Nutrition Policy' is a free course that is offered courtesy of the Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health. Students who complete the course can expect to study the steps necessary for creating effective rules and procedures that concentrate on addressing the problems and challenges associated with public health and nutrition policies. The course is recommended for undergraduate students earning a bachelor's degree in Public Health Policy or public health professionals interested in studying current issues in the field.

Food and Nutrition Policy: Course Specifics

Degree Level Free Audio Video Downloads
Undergraduate Yes No No Yes

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Food and Nutrition Policy: Course Description

Rolf Klemm and Keith West, instructors in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, deliver the course content in a lecture format. OpenCourseWare participants will follow the evolution of food and nutrition polices and develop a basic understanding of key definitions and issues. Issues discussed include food subsidies for those living below the poverty level, FDA nutrition labeling standards and more. The course also focuses on the criteria used for determining standards for nutrition and food policies. Students who complete this course can expect to possess the knowledge and skills needed to define challenges in food and nutrition policy and to develop realistic solutions.

The lecture notes are available in downloadable PDF files. There is also a reading list of supplemental materials for students to further enhance their basic understanding of the subject matter. If you are interested in taking advantage of this OpenCourseWare, visit the food and nutrition policy course page.

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