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FSHN 531 - Diet, Nutrition, and Chronic Disease

  • 3 credits

This course will allow students to explore current research relating diet and lifestyle choices to the prevention of various health conditions. The main topic areas include obesity, digestive health, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Students will learn about diet and lifestyle factors that increase or decrease risk of these conditions, evaluate evidence, and compare strategies for prevention.

Prerequisite

FSHN 530 (Principles of Nutrition Science & Metabolism); Graduate standing.