HERS 384 - Advanced Nutrition

Institution:

Winona State University

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Description:

This course introduces and reinforces student knowledge of scientifically-based topics such as digestion and metabolism of nutrients, nutritional genomics, epigenetics, and functional foods. The course also explores issues related to safety and efficacy of health claims such as those pertaining to popular diets, nutraceuticals, and how they may apply to various populations. Evidence-based nutrition practice and how society regulates application of this scientific evidence is addressed. Prerequisites: HERS 205 and HERS 360, BIOL 211 and BIOL 212; CHEM 210 or CHEM 212 and CHEM 213; and admission to the nutrition minor. Grade only. Nursing students may enroll, pending available seating. Offered yearly.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.winona.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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