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Abstract
In groups, students address real-world case studies focusing on the links between nutrition and health. Each case is introduced in a case brief and presented to the class by the respective group, followed by a class discussion facilitated by the group and the lecturer. Cases cover diverse topics in public health.
Objective
In this course, students develop their communication and problem solving skills, as well as critical thinking ability. At the end of this course students can: - Understand the relationships between nutrition/diets and several major diseases/health outcomes; - Integrate knowledge on diet/nutrition, health/disease and methodologies in nutrition sciences; - Make evidence-based decisions/recommendations by gathering and analyzing scientific information.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Presentation slides, case studies, and relevant literature will be shared.
Literature
Relevant scientific literature will be provided.