Nutrition*

Department of Physical Therapy, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences
School of Health Related Professions
15 Farber Hall
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 829-3680
Fax: (716) 829-3700
Web: Nutrition
Atif B. Awad, Director

*Not a baccalaureate degree program

Nutrition (NTR)

101 Nutrition and Food Choice Behavior (3)
Comprehensive analysis of personal food choices, physical activity, and nutrition-related behavior as a basis for learning and understanding personal food choice behavior. Includes assignments and activities to establish personalized nutritional guidelines and examines the psychological and motivational components related to nutritional behavior. Views and discusses nutritional health-enhancing lifestyles, nutritional health promotion, and psychometric diet composite systems. A "nutritional self-management and contingency program" is completed based on lectures and assignments. Attention is directed to the formation of excellent food choice behavior for personal and professional use. LEC

108 Human Nutrition (3) (F; Sp; Su)
Basic concepts integral to the science of nutrition. Emphasizes metabolic and physiologic principles underlying digestion and absorption of nutrients, chemical structure and metabolic fate of nutrients, the biochemical role of nutrients in maintaining health, and the effects of over- and undernutrition on the pathogenesis of diseases. LEC

109 Nutrition in Practice (3) (F; Sp; Su)
Prerequisite: NTR108
Corequisite: NTR110
A continuation of NTR108. Builds upon the principles of nutrition learned in that course. The course's design assumes a mastery of the concepts of nutrition-as they relate to chemistry, metabolism, and physiology-that were presented in NTR108. Emphasizes the individual, clinical, social, and applied aspects of nutrition, including food labeling, diet analysis, pseudo-vitamins, and food allergies. Covers additional aspects of health and nutrition such as hypertension, osteoporosis, and inborn errors of metabolism. LEC

110 Nutrition in Practice Lab (1) (F; Sp; Su)
Prerequisite: NTR108
Corequisite: NTR109
Lab course for NTR109. Dietary analysis with personal changes are conducted and monitored along with analysis and differentiation of food components. Observation and analysis of the food system (farm, processing, and delivery) through field trips and group reports. LAB

301 Dietary Assessment (1) (F)
Prerequisite: NTR108
Prepares students to assess dietary intake of individuals, groups, and populations and how it relates to physical activity. Also prepares students to interpret data arising from dietary assessment. LAB

401 Nutrition and Health (3) (F)
Prerequisite: one course in biology, chemistry, or physiology, or permission of instructor
Discusses nutrition as an important element for maintaining optimal health. Emphasizes the importance of each nutrient based on its biochemical and physiological functions. Studies nutritional needs at specific stages in the life cycle, as well as the implication of nutrition in major health problems in the United States, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer. Students learn to determine nutritional status through dietary analysis and learn to evaluate nutritional information. LEC

402 Nutrition in the Life Cycle (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: NTR108
Considers the role of diet and nutrition in growth, development, maturation, and aging throughout the state of life, from preconception through late adulthood. LEC

499 Independent Study (var) (F; Sp)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Offers the student a unique educational experience not covered by existing formal courses. This may include library research, laboratory projects, learning new techniques, or participating in ongoing projects. TUT

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Last updated: Thursday, 09-Dec-2004 15:21:19 EST