Nutritional Aspects of Disease

1 Course Unit

This course provides an advanced understanding of the role of nutrition in integrated biological systems. Students will develop a rigorous comprehension of major clinical disorders, including the underlying pathophysiology and conditions that are affected by nutrition and how optimization of nutritional variables may modulate these processes. A critical overview of the role of nutrition in disease prevention, management and treatment, and in health maintenance will be emphasized throughout the course. Spring Mutually Exclusive: NURS 5120 Prerequisite: NURS 0065 OR NURS 1120 1 Course Unit