The Food, the Gut, & the Genome (DTS 763)
Term: 2012 - 2013 Academic Year Spring
Description
This course is based on evidence in the scientific literature, and will cover the connection between nutrients and food, in the healthy maintenance of and treatment in all related diagnoses affecting the gastrointestinal system. The effect of the genome from a nutrition perspective will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of evidence-based practice to medical nutritional therapy in providing ethical, optimal care. Prerequisite: Coursework required to enter the IMSND program as described in bulletin, RD/RDN status or approval from instructor