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Nutrition and Disease

Spring 2017 > Science & Mathematics > LIFE.1230 > 001

Course No: LIFE.1230-001; SIS Class Nbr: 8272; SIS Term: 2630
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Serves as an interdisciplinary survey course for students not majoring in biology, which deals with human nutrition as it relates to various chronic disease states. Methods of detection and treatment of the disorders are considered as well as general concepts of health promotion/disease prevention based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Specific topics covered include the role of nutrition in: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, alcoholism, and eating disorders. Not suitable for credits toward any degree in the Division of Sciences.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

When Offered & Tuition

  • T | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM EDT
  • 2017 Spring: Jan 17 to May 02
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1020
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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