The course will conclude with a review of recommendations for research and public policy initiatives. This course is concerned with the nutritional component of various clinical topics dealing both with normal physiological states such as pregnancy, growth and development and aging, and with disease states such as are encountered in the clinical setting. This advanced course critically assesses various health promotion strategies and programmatic approaches that address the nutritional needs of population groups. The theoretical base and underlying assumptions of community programs will be examined and the appropriateness of the methods and strategies selected to address the identified nutrition problems will be assessed. Both acquisition of knowledge and development of skills are emphasized.
Enrolment is limited.
Nutritional Sciences A program of directed readings under the supervision of a staff member associated with and interested in the particular topic. This course is available only on a very selective basis, with consent of the staff member to be involved and the Department. NFS 1484F - Advanced Nutrition Physiological and biochemical features of intermediary metabolism will be discussed as determinants of nutrient needs. The roles of various nutrients in determining the development and adaptability of the whole body, organs and cells will be addressed. The course will provide an introduction to the interpretation of research data.