FTNS 216 Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease

4 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& 175, NUTR& 101, and FTNS 152.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
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