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An engaging, multidisciplinary, scientific and practical exploration into factors influencing the well-being of individuals and society. Students experiment with mindsets, habits, strategies and skills to develop greater awareness and curiosity about lifelong well-being and success.
Overview of fundamental health, exercise and wellness concepts. Emphasizes personal wellness assessment and application.
BIO 201 is the first course in a two-part series. BIO 201 reviews basic biology and chemistry, and then leads into some of the major body systems: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular and Nervous. The course is comprised of both lecture and lab. Please be aware that some BIO 201 course content may be considered sensitive – including, but not limited to graphic images of the human body.
This course will examine how diet and lifestyle contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. Various risk factors that comprise metabolic syndrome will be reviewed and discussed through lectures and readings. Chronic inflammation as a common etiology for chronic disease will be reviewed. Nutrition interventions to treat and to prevent chronic inflammation will be highlighted using case studies and medical reviews.
Explores the impact of nutrition on the aging process and how the aging process influences nutritional needs. Examines the physiology, demographics and economics of aging as well as issues such as end-of-life care. Addresses health promotion, disease prevention and disease management within the context of geriatric nutrition.
This course explores the critical review of nutrient supplements, functional foods, and phytochemicals in health promotion.
