An overview of essential nutrients and metabolism, food sources, energy balancing, navigating nutrition information, and the impact of eating patterns on health and disease risk. Other topics include nutritional needs across the lifespan, nutritional status, food security and sustainability, food safety, disordered eating, and nutrition for sports and fitness. This course is open to all students from all fields of study.
An overview of essential nutrients and metabolism, food sources, energy balancing, navigating nutrition information, and the impact of eating patterns on health and disease risk. Other topics include nutritional needs across the lifespan, nutritional status, food security and sustainability, food safety, disordered eating, and nutrition for sports and fitness. This course is open to all students from all fields of study.
An overview of essential nutrients and metabolism, food sources, energy balancing, navigating nutrition information, and the impact of eating patterns on health and disease risk. Other topics include nutritional needs across the lifespan, nutritional status, food security and sustainability, food safety, disordered eating, and nutrition for sports and fitness. This course is open to all students from all fields of study.
The focus of this course is to develop a deeper understanding of how metabolism and nutritional requirements may be altered in physically active individuals (from general fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes). We will study how supplements and other ergogenic aids may or may not impact metabolism and performance. We will critically analyze common sports nutrition claims and discuss topics such as nutrient timing, fat adaptation, and the training effect. Pre-requisites: C- or above in HLTH 345 or NUTR 245 AND C- or above in either BIOL 100 or CHEM 100 or higher.
Students will develop skills needed to understand, interpret, and communicate various types of food and nutrition information. Students will develop and present audience-focused, evidence-based food and nutrition communication materials in class. Pre-requisites: C- or above in HLTH/NUTR 245 AND C- or above in either BIOL 100 or CHEM 100 or higher.