Diet and Optimal Human Health

3 Credits

Focuses on maintaining optimal health and preventing diseases in humans with attention to diet. Reviews the main causes (nutritional/behavioral/lifestyle/ environmental/genetic factors) of diseases and nutrient needs, sources, functions and interactions, and deals with the benefits of healthy diets and nutraceutical/pharmaceutical option on human health. The emphasis will be on developing conceptual knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills and the application of nutrition in the health promotion.