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Nutrition Epidemiology (Sum Epi)

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Laura Caulfield
Contact Name
Ayesha Khan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Provides an introduction to the methodological issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of studies investigating the relationship between nutritional status, diet, and disease. Emphasizes issues such as intraindividual variation, measurement of error, misclassification, correlated variables, population homogeneity, and the use of group versus individual data. Covers the selection and use of dietary and nutritional status assessment methods appropriate for different study designs, and some experience in their use and interpretation will be provided. Emphasizes the impact of methodological issues, and the type of study design, on interpretation and conclusions from research in nutrition epidemiology.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss methodological issues in the use and interpretation of nutritional methods
  2. Apply methodological principles when implementing research studies or interpreting the scientific literature
  3. Describe the nature and origin of error in nutritional data, reliability and validity of measures, and methodological steps to address problems/limitations
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 99% Homework
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Course will be taught online via Zoom, on the scheduled dates and times .