Courses - NMU Graduate Bulletin

HN 415 Obesity and Weight Management 4 cr.

• Prerequisites: HN 210 or HN 301A or AH 201 and BI 104 or BI 207, or instructor permission

A study of current theories surrounding the causes of and management of obesity. Students will apply their understanding of the fundamentals of human nutrition and exercise to construct programs containing sound principles of weight management and total fitness.

HN 501 Problems in Human Nutrition 3 cr.

• Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

Correlation of nutritional status of population and individuals with food intakes as determined by surveys and controlled studies; recommended allowances. A discussion of current topics related to the regulation of body homeostasis.

HN 506 World Food Problems 3 cr.

• Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

Ecology of nutritional status of population groups, analysis of factors which contribute to malnutrition, methods for assessing nutritional status and measures to improve it. Roles of technological programs and international agencies in meeting nutritional needs in critical world areas.

HN 516 Sports Nutrition 3 cr.

• Prerequisites: HN210 or similar and ES315 or ES521; or instructor permission

An advanced investigation of principles and strategies as they relate to the effect of nutrition and nutrients on performance with emphasis on athletic performance and sports nutrition.