NUTR 750 - Interprofessional Obesity Prevention: Investigation and Development

Credits: 3

This course will expose students to the transdisciplinary nature of childhood obesity prevalence, prevention, and treatment. Using a transdisciplinary team of experts in childhood obesity, students will be introduced to the interrelationship of topics such as: school environments, nutrition environments, physical activity environments, messaging environments, and weight bias & stigmas. Invited guest lecturers will introduce the complex issues surrounding childhood obesity and students will have the opportunity to explore topics that directly impact childhood obesity, but may not be their primary area of study. An emphasis will be placed on student interdisciplinary teamwork to address the transdisciplinary issues surrounding childhood obesity prevention.

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