BIOL 456 - Advances in Nutrition

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

Recent findings on the methods and regimes to nourish infants, adolescents and the geriatric population. Controversial and classical methods are evaluated and analyzed. Prerequisite: BIOL 254. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Draw a flow chart of the neurochemistry and hormonal regulation of appetite that the body utilizes to achieve energy balance, and changes that result in obesity. (2) Discuss the emotional underpinnings of eating disorders, and how they can be recognized and treated. (3) Identify factors that opitmize health and the ability to deliver physical performance with maximum endurance. (4) Address the special nutritional needs of the elderly population; and how lack of nutrition can lead to diseases like osteoporosis.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

01/01/2000 - 08/31/2013 

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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