Molecular Basis of Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Management credit:

3 Hours

The objective of the course is to help nutritionists and dietitians build a strong biochemical, physiological, clinical and epidemiological foundation in the areas of: metabolic adaptation to positive and negative energy balance; underlying mechanism in progression and regression of metabolic syndrome; prevention of overeating; and principles and design of a dietary weight loss/maintenance program. Same as NUTR 521 . Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MCB 450 or any introductory biochemistry course; and MCB 244 or MCB 246 or any introductory physiology course; and FSHN 420 ; or consent of instructor.