Dec 17, 2024  
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NU FS 428 - Advances in Human Nutrition and the Intestinal Microbiome


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 0-3S-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Agric, Life & Environ Sciences
Department Agric, Food & Nutr Sci
Typically Offered second term

Description
Overview of the role of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and the impact on human health, interaction with dietary components and potential dietary modulation of the microbiome in the prevention of chronic disease. Prerequisite: NUTR 301, NUTR 302, or NU FS 305. 3 units in MICRB and 6 units in PHYSL recommended.