NUTR-801: Principles of Integrative and Functional Nutrition

This course lays the groundwork the philosophy and practice of Integrative and Functional Nutrition. Evidenced based principles are blended with traditional healing systems to create a person centered, relationship-based foundation for clinical practice. Content will explore the relationships between lifestyle, health outcomes, and the role of a systems based approach for assessment and therapeutics. Assessment tools will include the Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy Radial, tools from the Institute for Functional Medicine, and others. Prerequisite: NUTR-801. [ 3 credits ]