NUTR-630: Dietary Supplements in Nutrition Practice

Along with dietary change, dietary supplements are the primary intervention clinical nutritionists use. Students explore the rationale for supplementation along with quality, safety, and efficacy issues. The course takes a broad view of supplementation, including pre- and probiotics, herbs and related phytochemicals, and functional and medicinal foods. Students apply gained knowledge within a case-based learning framework. Prerequisites: NUTR-614 and ISCI-626.[ 3 credits ]