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HU Credits:
3
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Nutritional Sciences - International Prog.
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
English
Campus:
Rehovot
Course/Module Coordinator:
Debra Waldoks
Coordinator Office Hours:
After class or by appointment
Teaching Staff:
Ms. Debra Waldoks
Course/Module description:
This course presents a detailed introduction to Maternal and Child Health. It provides an overview of Fetal Nutritional Programming and nutrition issues affecting pregnant and postpartum women, females of reproductive age, infants and children. The course will also evaluate maternal-child health practices as well as evidence-based clinical practices from a public health perspective.
Course/Module aims:
To provide the most current research and information regarding nutrition during pre-conception through childhood. This course will also provide skills that allow students to objectively analyze new nutrition concepts and research, allowing them to consider which public health programs can be implemented to promote maternal and child health.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
•Describe the development and significance of the Fetal Origins Theory
•Understand the importance of pre-conception health care
•Describe how fertility can be affected by nutrition
•Know the nutrients and health practices that ensure a healthy pregnancy
•Understand the physiology of breastfeeding
•Define hospital practices that ensure a supportive breastfeeding environment
•Identify which nutrients and health practices are important for infants and children
•Analyze and develop public health programs for women and children
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lecture, class discussion, exercises, presentations
Course/Module Content:
Overview and introduction to Fetal Programming
Preconception nutrition and preconception health care
Fertility Nutrition
Nutrition during pregnancy Breastfeeding
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative & Breastfeeding vs. HIV Risk
Nutrition during lactation & Food allergies
Infant nutrition; Special health care needs Toddler/Preschooler nutrition; Special health care needs
Child/Pre-adolescent Nutrition; Special health care needs
Required Reading:
As posted to Moodle
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 30 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 30 %
Mid-terms exams 30 %
Attendance / Participation in Field Excursion 10 %
Additional information:
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