The effects of nutrition on immunity will be discussed from experimental and clinical perspectives. A lecture and problem-based learning approach with incorporation of student presentations, three hours per week. PGY 412G and CNU 601, or consent of instructor. Students will examine ethical issues in biomedical research using a case-study approach. Representative issues addressed may include data selection and retention, plagiarism, scientific review of grants and manuscripts, scientific misconduct, and informed consent.
Emphasis is placed upon economic, geographic, social and educational causes of malnutrition.
Experience is given in development of nutrition programs. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. NFS 510, NFS 511 or equivalent. The use of laboratory techniques and instrumentation in the solution of fundamental problems of nutrition. Efforts are directed toward patient, worksite and laboratory data interpretation as well as patient education.