MACH 5333 Maternal and Child Health Nutrition

3 SCH. This course examines Nutrition issues affecting pregnant and postpartum women, females of reproductive age, infants, children and adolescents. Contemporary nutrition issues and recommendations related to mothers and children will be reviewed. Students will analyze public health nutrition practices in the context of evidence-based clinical guidelines. Health communication campaigns designed to improve MCH nutrition in disadvantaged communities will be examined. Prerequisite: MACH 5330 or permission of the instructor. Letter Grade