FSNU 200 Human Nutrition
A study of food intake and utilization, nutrient sources, metabolism, and interactions. Human nutritional requirements and their relationship to various diseases are examined, as are facts and fiction about diets, "health foods," etc. Students learn about nutrition, the elements of a balanced diet, and modern food technology. 3 credits.
FSNU 201 International Nutrition: The World Food Crisis
Students review contemporary nutritional issues affecting the world. Social, cultural, political, economical, and scientific aspects of the world food problems are examined. Nutritional deficiencies affecting various regions of the world and the role of international agencies are covered. Students learn about food production and food supplementation programs, and examine possible solutions and the future. 3 credits.
FSNU 315 Nutritional Basis of Disease
This course is designed to provide students with a general introduction to the complexities of the human body as it is related to nutrition and the disease process. Particular emphasis will be on disease acquired through lifestyle and infection. The student will learn how the body works and how disease occurs and may be overcome. Additionally, social and ethical issues in the concept of health will be addressed. For example: will the removal of sweets from school vending machines really make a difference in child obesity rates? An in depth look at cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, aging, HIV/AIDS will be explored. The course will conclude with an examination of the concept of social justice-what wealthy nations do or do not owe the rest of the world to promote global health. 3 credits
FSNU 329 Experimental Topics in Food Science and Nutrition
An examination of selected topics in food science and nutrition relevant to evolving areas of importance to the field. Syllabi must be approved by the Dean and announced to the Curriculum and Academic Committee prior to being offered. May be repeated for credit provided the course content is different. 3 credits.
FSNU 338 Nutrition and Human Performance
Prerequisites: FSNU 200. Designed to provide a more in-depth view of nutrition, metabolism, and human performance. Ergogenic aids, blood doping, nutritional needs of the athlete are emphasized. The methodologies and current topics related to nutrition and human performance are evaluated. Mechanisms of nutrition are presented to better understand the cause-and-effect relationships of human nutrition. This course may also be offered online. 3 credits.
FSNU 349 The Ethical and Ecological Dimensions of Food
This course focuses on the ethical and ecological dimensions of food, with special attention to intersections with politics and economics. It examines a variety of viewpoints concerning the morality and ethics of the production, distribution, and consumption of food, and explores and evaluates alternatives for the future. 3 credits.