Syllabus and Schedule

The course syllabus and class schedule are now available below:

FNH 490 Class Schedule (MS Word table format) or FNH 490 PDF Class Schedule (PDF calendar format)
(Edit – March 15 2011: The above files were updated to reflect presentation dates adjustments for Assignment 5, as discussed in class)
(Edit – March 3 2011: The above class schedule files were updated to reflect the change in Module III proposal paper due date as agreed to in class.)
(Edit – Feb 5 2011: The above class schedule files were updated to reflect the change in Module II presentation dates agreed to in class.)

FNH 490 Seminar Syllabus (PDF format)

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Module I. Background information

1) Introduction of goals

2) Food fortification, supplementation and additives used in developing countries

3) Importance of social, religious and cultural dimensions when addressing nutrient deficiencies in developing countries

4) Overview of global regulations concerning food fortification and additives

Module II. In-depth analysis of current strategies addressing nutrient deficiencies

1) Food Fortification

2) Ready to use therapeutic foods, home fortification products and lipid based supplements used in developing countries

3) Water and sanitation: purification strategies and implications on malnutrition

Module III. Development of proposals

1) Cultural background and nutritional needs of regions of interest (Mexico, Rwanda)

2) Individual projects – Roundtable discussion

3) Available class time for group work

4) Final presentations