Advanced Human Nutrition

This course explores a more advanced approach to nutrient function and utilization in humans. Specifically, comparisons between normal metabolic functioning to metabolic characteristics of chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obesity, cancer, etc.) at the cellular level will be covered. Additional topics include nutrition and the microbiome, genetic considerations, and exercise performance.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

KHP 3317