Pathophysiology of Diseases Affecting Metabolic Health - Honors

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(cross-leveled with NEP 7400 ). There is not a universally-accepted definition of "metabolic health", however, a similar combination of assessment criteria including measurements of body weight/composition, blood pressure, lipid profile, insulin sensitivity/resistance, and systemic inflammation are frequently used for clinical and research purposes. This course will explore the disordered physiological processes in diseases affecting these metabolic health parameters. Focus will be on the leading causes of death in the US, cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer, as well as the related diseases of diabetes and osteoporosis, all of which are diseases of enormous burden to the US healthcare system. The common theme of modifiable factors (diet, exercise, sleep) to prevent and manage these chronic conditions will be woven throughout the course. This course may be particularly useful for students seeking careers in health care and prevention. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: MPP 3202 or BIO_SC 3700 and BIOCHM 3630 or BIOCHM 4270 ; Honors eligibility required Recommended: NEP 2340 and PTH_AS 2201