FSHN 522: Dietary Prevention of Cardiovascular and Other Chronic Diseases

Course Description

The objective of the course is to help nutritionists and dietitians build a strong biochemical, physiological, clinical and epidemiological foundation for dietary prevention of noncommunicable diseases including coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, osteoporosis, cancer and chronic inflammation. In particular, we will focus on evaluating the strength of evidence of the following nutrients on prevention of chronic diseases: cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, essential fatty acids, sodium, potassium, vitamin D and calcium. Same as NUTR 522. 3 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MCB 450 or any introductory biochemistry course; and MCB 244 or MCB 246 or any introductory physiology course; and FSHN 420; or consent of instructor.