NUTR.4840 Current Topics in Nutrition
Id: 042989 Credits: 3-3Description
This course provides an advanced examination of emerging and contemporary issues in nutrition science through in-depth analysis of current research, policy, and practice. Students critically evaluate primary scientific literature addressing rapidly evolving topics such as precision and personalized nutrition, nutrigenetics, the gut microbiome, dietary supplements, nutrition misinformation, health equity, and the translation of nutrition science into clinical and public health applications. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of biochemical, molecular, clinical, and population-level evidence, interpretation of complex data, and evidence-based reasoning. The course prepares students to engage with cutting-edge nutrition science and to apply critical thinking skills essential for graduate study, research, and professional careers in nutrition and health sciences.
Prerequisites
NUTR.2060 Human Nutrition, and HSCI.3500 Human Biochemistry, or BIOL.4190 Biochemistry, or CHEM.4500 Intro to Biochemistry, and Junior or Senior Standing, or Permission of Instructor.
Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.