NS 6510

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NS 6510
Nutrition and Health Equity

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course introduces key structural and social determinants (i.e., sociopolitical context, socioeconomic position, access to healthcare, living and working conditions, food availability, among others) shaping nutrition and health inequities among historically marginalized populations in U.S. society. It is designed to offer advanced undergraduate students and graduate students directed readings and tailored activities to meet the learning objectives. Undergraduates should enroll in NS 4510, and graduate students should enroll in NS 6510.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP

Outcomes

  • Describe and understand the context and factors shaping nutrition and health inequities for U.S. minoritized groups.
  • Constructively critique scientific literature on nutrition and health inequities affecting U.S. minoritized groups.
  • Identify policy areas and interventions to achieve health equity for all in U.S. society.
  • Apply knowledge acquired in written and oral course assessments.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Recommended prerequisite: NS 6500.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NS 4510

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18661 NS 6510   LEC 001

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    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Figueroa Bautista, R

      Odoms-Young, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Recommended: NS 4500/NS 6500 Public Health Nutrition. Please reach out to DNS Student Services for questions about enrollment: dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu.