Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Recommended Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or 4440 and ESS 2791 and H EDU 4250.
Course Attribute:
Online
Description
This class is focused on helping the health professional understand weight management by discussing traditional approaches, as well as, new concepts in the field. We will review current research on weight management strategies including physical activity, nutrition, medical intervention and psychology of change. Other topics will include intuitive eating, hunger regulation, body image, eating disorders, fad diets and popular weight loss supplements.