NUTR 5349 - Women’s Health Nutrition

Credit(s): 3

This course provides an in-depth study of the nutritional needs of women from adolescence to geriatric. The nutritional needs to support healthy menstruation will be covered. The impact of nutrition to support fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes will be emphasized, including conditions that can negatively impact the woman and infant during gestation. The nutritional needs related to hormonal regulation through the reproductive years, perimenopause and menopause will be covered. For each topic, an in-depth exploration of the scientific literature related to the microbiome, micronutrient needs, nutrigenomics, and integrative approaches will be emphasized.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
3 hours of NUTR