HS 318 Nutrition and Wellness
This course explores evidence-based approaches and updated guidelines regarding nutrition and behavior management using lifestyle modification. Students will learn about important lifestyle modification concepts for sustainable weight control within the areas of nutrition, activity, behavioral health (“mind matters”), environmental (food and social), and accountability (e.g., self-monitoring techniques). Students will apply important practical application of a dietary pattern’s average nutrition density and its role in metabolic health, especially in terms of type 2 diabetes prevention and weight management.