NTR X92 NTR 392 Topics in Research Problems in Nutritional Sciences 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Biochemical Nutrition.
Topic 2: Nutrient Requirements.
Topic 3: Nutrition and Cancer.
Topic 4: Nutrition and Immunology.
Topic 5: Food Sciences.
Topic 6: Clinical Nutrition.
Topic 7: Nutrition Education.
Topic 8: Developmental Nutrition.
Topic 9: Foodservice Systems.
Topic 10: Nutrition and Metabolism.
Topic 11: Obesity.
Topic 12: Nutrition as Medicine. Nutrition 392 (Topic 1) and 392 (Topic 12) may not both be counted.
Topic 13: Nutrition and Disease Prevention. Explore the role of nutrition as a critical preventive measure for both acute and chronic disease. Examine and evaluate the current research supporting the role of nutrition as a preventative therapy. Nutrition 392 (Topic: Nutrition/Disease Prevention) and 392 (Topic 13) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Evidence Synthesis and Communications. Introduction to evidence synthesis and communications in nutritional sciences and dietetics. Learn how to evaluate evidence from basic, clinical, and/or translational research and translate the findings and impact to those within your respective field of study as well as across disciplines. Explore hands-on experiences through the completion of article critiques, peer and self-reviews, and the development of scientific presentations to build skills in these areas. Nutrition 392 (Topic: Evidence Synthesis/Commun) and 392 (Topic 14) may not both be counted.