ES 410 - Advanced Human Nutrition

This course is a detailed study of human nutrition from multiple perspectives: Biochemical, Applied, Sports Nutrition, Disease States, Endocrine, and Epidemiological. This course exposes students to multiple facets of Human Nutrition via reading primary literature, critical thinking exercises, and applying advanced concepts. The course also discusses current and evolving controversies in nutrition so that students are equipped to make their own decisions regarding optimal nutrition for health, fitness, and sport applications.

Prerequisite: ES 245 - Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport with a grade of “C” or higher OR HLTH 150 - Nutrition in Health and Wellness with a grade of “C” or higher OR HLTH 330 - Community Nutrition for Special Populations with a grade of “C” or higher OR NU 311 - Human Nutrition with a grade of “C” or higher AND either ES 345 - Exercise Physiology with a grade of “C” or higher OR BIOL 107 - Introductory Biology I with a grade of “C” or higher.

Credits: 3
When Offered: spring only

NOTE:
* The Exercise Science Course Fee applies to this course.