ANTH 515 - Nutrition and Health

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

The influence of nutrition on physical and mental development from conception to adulthood. Topics include: 1) definition and function of the essential nutrients for people, 2) basic principles of human growth and development, 3) the causes and consequences of under- and over-nutrition, 4) feeding practices for infants and children and the development of food habits, 5) nutrient and food problems in the local region and in global perspective. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version ANTH 415. Students cannot receive credit for both ANTH 415 and ANTH 515. (YR).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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