HSC 420 - Nutritional Supplements

Institution:

The University of Tampa

Subject:

Health Science

Description:

Prerequisites: One of the following - HSC 203, HSC 230, NUR 432, CHE 232, BIO 330, BIO 360, or permission of the instructor. This course addresses contemporary issues in the usage of dietary supplements and sports performance aids, including vitamin and mineral supplements, herbs and botanicals promoted to the general public and to the athlete. The focus is to use the scientific method to evaluate product and research literature and health claims, when it is known that data are often likely to be incomplete or inconclusive. The course also reviews safety data, adverse event reports, and legal issues involving dietary supplements.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ut.edu

Phone Number:

(813) 253-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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