Nutrition services, both private and government sponsored, will be the primary focus. The course will also examine the roles of the nutrition professional, including the attributes, training and certifications needed to fill the roles. A practical course designed to integrate the principles of nutrition and exercise physiology and apply them to exercising individuals. Courses in biochemistry and physiology. Energy metabolism, carbohydrates, fats and proteins are discussed.
Emphasis is on major concepts and their relevance to current issues in human nutrition.
Courses in biochemistry and physiology. In depth review of current knowledge and research in vitamins and minerals and applications through the lifespan. This is a skills-building course that draws on findings from nutrition education research, the behavioral sciences, patient education and health promotion activities. A one-semester course in nutrition examining, in depth, various areas of nutrition and related health sciences, which are the focus of current concern. Emphasis is placed on developing students' ability to perform critical evaluation of both technical and popular materials and familiarizing them with the major journals and resources in the field, so as to be better able to answer consumer questions on current topics, such as dietary fat and cancer, dietary fat and weight, diet books, supplemants and functional foods.