Nutrition in Emergencies Policies, Practice and Decision-Making (NUTR-0308)

Spring 2024 · NUTR 0308 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Required for students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance (MAHA) Program. This course will examine the central role and importance of nutrition security and food security in complex emergencies. The implications of addressing nutritional needs of affected populations for assessment, program design and implementation, and policy development will be examined. The course aims to provide an understanding of: nutrition outcomes in emergencies (malnutrition, morbidity and mortality); causes of malnutrition and mortality in emergencies; approaches to mitigate and address undernutrition in complex emergencies. The course will also develop a broader range of knowledge related to humanitarian response. This course is with The Fletcher School. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent.

Course codes: NUTR-0308, NUTR 0308, NUTR0308, NUTR-308, NUTR 308, NUTR308

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