NS 4410

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NS 4410
Nutrition and Disease

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

Principles of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, pathology, and pharmacology are combined to understand disease risk, prevention, progression, and management. Lecture offers opportunities for the class to engage in the discussion of original research articles on topics of high current interest in the area of nutrition and health.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: Biochemistry (can be taken concurrently if student is a Senior).

Outcomes

  • Show a working knowledge of the pathophysiology, and altered metabolism, that occurs in various disease states.
  • Identify targets for disease prevention and/or treatment and provide the rationale for the selection.
  • Recognize and define key terms that are integral to understanding disease pathology, risk, and progression.
  • Know and understand the rationale for nutritional strategies aimed at health promotion, disease prevention and/or treatment.

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13013 NS 4410   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: Biochemistry (can be taken concurrently if student is a Senior).