Each student will be assigned one primary and one secondary reviewer who will critique the paper in detail and lead the class discussion of the individual student's paper. The instructor will guide the discussion and use the paper to make additional points of constructive criticism, which will serve to illustrate the principles enunciated at the beginning of the class. Dr. W. Willett, Dr. F. Hu 2.5 credits Lectures. One 2-hour session each week. Reviews methods for assessing the dietary intake of populations and individuals.
Students gain experience in the actual collection, analysis and interpretation of dietary intake.
Principles of Nutrition Dr. C. Lo, Department Members 2.5 credits Lectures. Two 2-hour sessions each week. Overview of nutrition from epidemiologic, clinical, metabolic, and international perspectives, including nutritional assessment, malnutrition, obesity, eating disorders, relationships between nutrition and cancer and heart disease, and special topics of interest to students. No previous scientific background is required. Dr. F. Sacks, Dr. Lo, Department Members 5 credits Lectures.