Students will explore the relationship between diet and disease.
Evidence-based nutrition guidelines relating to various areas of
wellness and disease will be covered. Designed for current and
future nutrition professionals.
Athena Title
Diet and Disease Nutrition Pro
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Understand the role of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle in the prevention and progression of diseases
Understand recommendations for a healthy lifestyle based on the latest scientific evidence
Develop nutrition education materials and resources specific for chronic disease prevention and management
Synthesize and communicate the relationship of diet and nutrition to specific diseases
Incorporate knowledge and understanding of the principles of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of specific diseases
Describe the relationship between diet and health-related diseases
Explain the importance of healthy diet and nutrition in disease prevention
Topical Outline
Nutrition education specific to chronic disease
Effects of specialized diets for disease treatment and prevention
