Nutrition Science for Health Professionals

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The world of nutrition has become increasingly controversial in recent decades. With so many diets to choose from and a population-wide quest for the perfect diet, "understanding the science supporting healthy nutrition has never been more critical. Information that is portrayed as science-based is often at least partially inaccurate. This course will equip you with a foundational understanding of nutritional science. You will learn how to assess nutritional information for scientific rigor. From there, you will begin to apply the science to case-based learning, giving you opportunities to address nutritional issues in a culturally sensitive manner. You will learn about the role of food in culture, how food metabolizes in the human body, and how to formulate nutritional recommendations for both healthy individuals and those who are living with chronic disease. View Sample Syllabus