NDFS 201
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Society, Nutrition, and Chronic Disease
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
This course examines societal, environmental, and individual factors that influence nutrition, chronic disease and leading causes of mortality, and the relationship between chronic disease and dietary patterns in the United States. The course content is primarily based in pertinent scientific literature.
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Understand:
Learning Outcome
Explain or describe how behavioral, dietary, and environmental factors influence nutrition and chronic disease risks.
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Find/Evaluate:
Learning Outcome
Find scientific research articles and identify their key characteristics. Identify consistencies or inconsistencies in studies of diet and chronic disease risks.
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Apply:
Learning Outcome
Apply information about behavioral, dietary, and environmental factors to reduce chronic disease risks.
