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May 15, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FTNS 216 Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease4 credits
The focus of this class is to provide the student with the basic concepts surrounding the role nutrition and physical activity play in the prevention and maintenance of various chronic diseases. Basic physiological mechanisms of chronic disease states will be discussed in conjunction with the impact dietary and exercise behaviors either support or mitigate those physiological mechanisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL& 160 , NUTR& 101 , and FTNS 152
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Analyze the physiological basis of various prevalent chronic diseases
- Evaluate the impact and role of nutrition and exercise on chronic disease management and prevention
- Explore the historical and evolutionary context of various chronic disease states
- Evaluate the role lifestyle choices play in overall health and wellbeing
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:
- Be prepared to obtain an entry-level to mid-management position in their field
Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40
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