New course covers interplay between food, health and wellness

How what we eat influences how we feel, think, and our health status. (3 Units) This course will explore the interplay between food and health and wellness. Learn to interpret dietary recommendations/guidelines and which foods are used to improve digestion, optimize cardiovascular health and immune function, and help prevent cancer. Diet and body weight – pros and cons of different dieting strategies. How what we eat influences how we feel, think and our general health status. (There is also an integrated “hands-on” culinary experience.) Prerequisite: NTRN 201 or instructor permission.