Pediatric Obesity

3 Units

This is an upper-level, discussion- and case-based course. This course will examine the epidemiology, potential causes, assessment, and treatment of pediatric obesity. Special topics from the current pediatric obesity literature will also be covered. This course has a large discussion component and incorporates weekly readings from the scientific literature. Class sessions take place via synchronous, web-based video conferencing with additional asynchronous video lectures and course work each week. Prereq: MS student in Nutrition or Requisites Not Met permission.