Nutrition and Dietetics Study Abroad. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a greater understanding of nutrition and its role in disease prevention and health promotion. The focus will be on evidence-based dietary patterns that influence global chronic disease burden and provide a unique opportunity to integrate academic learning and field experience in nutrition. This course will satisfy 3 semester credit hours of the Nutrition and Health Internship requirement or as an elective under the Nutrition and Health degree. Involves international travel and field trips. May be repeated for credit when the destination country varies. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.