Overview
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Separate fact from fiction and fads as you learn about corenutrition concepts and how to evaluate not only personal food choices andoverall dietary patterns, but nutrition related content in the media and inadvertising. Such topics includefundamentals of a healthful eating pattern, nutrition labeling, dietarysupplements, fortified and “super” foods, plant-based nutrition, and nutrition andfitness. The course will also include an overview of nutrition fundamentals asthey relate to human health.
During this course you will have the opportunity to:
- Analyze and evaluate your own food and beverageintake using a recommended online or cell phone app nutrient database.
- Research of a dietary supplement of yourchoosing using credible informational websites as well as evidence-basedmedical literature.
- Personally examine the concept of energy balancethrough determination of your calorie needs, intake and expenditure.
