DHN597 - OBESITY AND FOOD INSECURITY PARADIGM: FROM CELL TO SOCIETY

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Credits: 3

This course will explore the pathophysiology of obesity, including genetic determinants, prenatal and early life influences, and epigenetics. Students will examine the influence of environmental, socio-economic, public policy, dietary, and physical activity factors as they relate to overweight and obesity in the United States. Interventions to treat obesity, including pharmaceutical, surgical, lifestyle, and environmental options, will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: DHN 101 or DHN 212 or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.