Dr. Eric Ng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Ng is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. He holds a Master of Public Health and has expertise in nutrition and dietetics. His research interests include Critical Policy Studies, social policy regarding food systems, health equity in public health practice, and the socio-political dimensions surrounding dietetic education. His work frequently addresses the responsibilities of nutrition professionals within neoliberal contexts and explores issues related to race, racism, and anti-oppressive practices in dietetics. Ng has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, tackling themes like food insecurity among marginalized communities and questioning the implications of current health policies on diverse populations. He actively plays a role in developing education integrative strategies that enhance equity-seeking practices among students within dietetic programs.

Research Interests

Courses

CHL 5650H F Foundations Practice CHL 5562H F Foundations Practice III CHL 5653H S Community Nutrition

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology