Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

BEH353 - O2 - Nutrition and Health

Full

Credits

3.0

Term

Sep 2 - Dec 12

Open Seats

0 of 25

Schedule

Course Type

Lecture

Location

Online

Section

O2

Faculty

Mary Kennedy

Prerequisites

LIB.120, BIO.151 or BIO.110, BIO.150L or BIO.110L, BIO.152 or BIO.210, BIO.152L or BIO.210L, CHE.131 or CHE.110, CHE.131L or CHE.110L, CHE.132 or CHE.210, CHE.132L or CHE.210L (Required, Previous)

Description

Students examine evidence-based relationships between nutrition and the maintenance of good health and prevention of chronic disease. They become familiar with the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, explore current topics in nutrition, and gain practical skills to make healthful food choices. Additionally, students examine strategies to influence people's food choices and apply these strategies to a specific chronic disease.