NUT 3850 - Nutrition and Chronic Disease

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): NUT 2040

Description: In this course, relationships between nutrition and chronic disease on an individual, group and/or population-level will be explored. The roles of nutrients, foods, dietary patterns and popular diet trends in the promotion, prevention and treatment of several chronic diseases will be explored. Students will evaluate current research related to chronic inflammation, diet and lifestyle choices and their connection to the progression of various health conditions. Chronic disease states to be discussed include, but are not limited to obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, gastrointestinal health and diseases and osteoporosis.