Nutritional issues faced by populations around the world and in emergencies explored in depth including assessment, prevention, and relief.  Recommended: NDS 271, NDS 370.

This course provides an overview of the scientific literature related to the efficacy and safety of popular diets for weight loss. Prerequisite: NDS 370 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.

Faculty-led study abroad course to acquire learning experience in food, culture, and nutritional and public health problems in a host country. Recommended: NDS 271, NDS 370, NDS 512.

This course provides an overview of medical nutrition therapy with a focus on the current evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for prevention and treatment of diseases. Prerequisites: NDS 370 and NDS 473 and BIO 392, or HSC 214 and HSC 215; one of the following: CHM 421 or CHM 425 or CHM 522; or graduate status.

Overview of the etiology, differential diagnosis, medical consequences, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders. Obesity in relation to eating disorders will also be addressed. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370 or graduate status.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.