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.
Description
This class will promote an understanding of weight management by discussing traditional approaches, as well as, new concepts in the field. We will review current research data on weight management techniques including physical activity, nutrition, psychology of change and medical intervention. Other topics will include intuitive eating, hunger regulation, body image, eating disorders, fad diets and popular weight loss supplements.