Courses Taught by Suzanne Cole

NUTR540: Maternal and Child Nutrition

Graduate level
Residential
Winter term(s) for residential students;
2 credit hour(s) for residential students;
Instructor(s): Suzanne Cole (Residential);
Prerequisites: None
Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the nutritional requirements of pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Main topics include: physiologic and metabolic adaptations of pregnancy and lactation, maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, composition of human milk and formula, feeding practices of infants and toddlers, and the nutrient requirements of infants, children, and adolescents. At the conclusion of this course, students will have gained a sufficient foundation in maternal and child nutrition to better understand the relevant scientific literature. Didactic lectures and guest presentations accompanied by class discussions will provide a breadth of maternal and child nutrition knowledge.

NUTR592: Foundations of Maternal and Child Nutrition II

Graduate level
Online MPH only
This is a first year course for Online students
Fall term(s) for online MPH students;
3 credit hour(s) for online MPH students;
Instructor(s): Suzanne Cole (Online MPH);
Prerequisites: NUTR591
Advisory Prerequisites: College biology, biochemistry, or physiology
Description: Adequate nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and childhood is essential for healthy human growth and development. In this course, you will learn how the biological processes of pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood influence nutrient metabolism and nutrient requirements. We will examine the scientific basis for nutrient recommendations as well as factors that influence maternal and child nutritional status. We will consider evidence-based maternal interventions as well as policies that support healthy maternal and child outcomes. This course will also explore topics such as the bioactivity of human milk and the infant microbiome. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and apply methods and tools that aim to improve maternal and child nutrition.
Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the significance of energy and nutrients in meeting the dynamic metabolic needs during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood 2. Describe how nutrient metabolism is impacted by the biological states of pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood 3. Identify dietary and non-dietary factors that influence maternal and child nutritional status 4. Use dietary planning methods and tools to develop a nutritionally adequate diet 5. Explain the importance of scientific evidence in promoting maternal and child nutrition 6. Critically review nutrition-related interventions and policies that target women or children 7. Advocate for community interventions or policies that improve maternal and child nutrition

NUTR593: Food Security, Policy, and Programs

Graduate level
Both Residential and Online MPH
This is a second year course for Online students
Fall term(s) for residential students; Fall term(s) for online MPH students;
3 credit hour(s) for residential students; 3 credit hour(s) for online MPH students;
Instructor(s): Suzanne Cole (Residential); Vivienne Hazzard (Online MPH);
Prerequisites: PUBHLTH511
Advisory Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is a critical exploration of the health issues related to domestic food security, food policy, and food programs, with a focus on maternal and child health. We will examine the array of negative health outcomes associated with food insecurity, discuss potential mechanisms underlying these associations, how food policy is made, the intersection of food policy with public health nutrition, and the influence of federal food assistance programs on diet-related outcomes for children and families.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the terminology and measurement of food insecurity 2. Understand familiesâ€™ lived experiences of food insecurity 3. Articulate the process for creating federal food policy and national dietary guidelines 4. Participate in the policy process through public comment 5. Identify the primary federal food assistance programs that serve the MCH population and their recent policy changes 6. Critically evaluate research on food security and food policy 7. Develop strong written and verbal communication skills

NUTR640: Nutritional Assessment

Graduate level
Residential
Fall term(s) for residential students;
3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
Instructor(s): Suzanne Cole (Residential);
Prerequisites: EHS 630, Nutrition Science
Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the methods and approaches for conducting nutrition assessment of individuals and populations throughout the lifecycle. The course is structured into three assessment components: dietary, biochemical, and body size and body composition. Main topics include in-depth overview of the assessment methods, strengths and limitations of methodology, evaluation and interpretation of assessment data, sources of measurement errors, validity of assessment methods, and basic analytical approaches used to interpret assessment data.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR640 Allows Assessment On
Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals & groups, and investigate diet and disease relationships	NUTR640
NUTR		MS	Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals & groups, and investigate diet and disease relationships	NUTR640
NUTR	Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition	PhD	Propose appriopriate nutritional assessment methodologies in a research context	NUTR640
NUTR	Nutritional Epidemiology	PhD	Apply the principles and methods of nutrition assessment to monitor nutritional status and trends, identify at-risk individuals, monitor progress of programs, and investigate diet/disease relationships	NUTR640

NUTR642: Community Nutrition

Graduate level
Residential
Winter term(s) for residential students;
3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
Instructor(s): Suzanne Cole (Residential);
Last offered Fall 2022
Not offered 2024-2025
Prerequisites: EHS 630
Description: This course is a discussion of the principles and programs developed to improve the dietary intake and the nutritional status of individuals and groups within a community. Primary topics covered include: government and nongovernment nutrition-related programs, groups at nutritional risk, nutritional issues/concerns across the lifecycle, and an introduction to developing community-based nutrition intervention programs (needs assessment, intervention, and evaluation). Didactic lectures and guest presentations accompanied with an in-depth needs assessment and intervention project and a community service-learning component will provide students the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge through a hands-on approach.

Concentration Competencies that NUTR642 Allows Assessment On
Department	Program	Degree	Competency	Specific course(s) that allow assessment
NUTR		MPH	Apply public health theoretical frameworks and nutrition research evidence to inform public health actions	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677, NUTR633
NUTR		MPH	Explain dietary influences on health outcomes, and identify population-based strategies to improve nutritional health	NUTR642, NUTR650, NUTR677

NUTR796: Special Topics in Nutritional Sciences

Graduate level
Residential
Fall, Winter term(s) for residential students;
1-6 credit hour(s) for residential students;
Instructor(s): Dana Dolinoy, Suzanne Cole, Kendrin Sonneville, Karen Peterson, Peter Mancuso, Andrew Jones, Ana Baylin, Olivia Anderson, Susan Aaronson, (Residential);
Prerequisites: None
Undergraduates are allowed to enroll in this course.
Description: This course will be used by faculty members to teach special topics related to Nutritional Sciences.