Human Nutrition: Physiology and Metabolism I

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In this advanced graduate seminar, we will examine the role of nutrition in human metabolism and physiology, with a focus on how nutrition influences health and contributes to the development and progression of disease. Designed to integrate active, student-centered learning, the course emphasizes current research and explores the molecular, hormonal, and physiological mechanisms that govern nutrient metabolism, energy balance, and metabolic adaptation in both health and disease states. Through collaborative problem-solving and critical appraisal of emerging scientific evidence, students will develop the ability to translate research into evidence-based medical nutrition therapy interventions and public health recommendations. This is the first semester of a two-part course centered around endocrine disorders, cardiovascular diseases and gastrointestinal conditions.