Courses Details

NUTR639: Pathophysiology of Obesity

  • Graduate level
  • Residential
  • Winter term(s) for residential students;
  • 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
  • Instructor(s): Peter Mancuso (Residential);
  • Prerequisites: NUTR 630
  • Description: This course provides a framework for understanding the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of obesity. The course content will emphasize the influence of physiologic factors that contribute to overconsumption of food, the pathophysiologic consequences of obesity, and current methods of treatment.
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Peter Mancuso
Concentration Competencies that NUTR639 Allows Assessment On
Department Program Degree Competency Specific course(s) that allow assessment
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