Description
This course is designed for dietetic graduate students who are interested in better understanding and interpreting epidemiology studies relating diet and nutritional status to disease and health. The purpose of the course is to examine common methodologies used in nutritional epidemiology studies as well as understanding the characterization of various exposures to food/nutrient intakes and biological basis for nutrition/disease relationships. Students will review the current state of knowledge regarding diet and other nutritional indicators to specific chronic diseases. Prerequisite: Coursework required to enter the IMSND program as described in bulletin, RD/RDN status or approval from instructor.