Courses
Descriptions of the graduate courses in Food and Nutrition are listed below. For a description of classes in other departments, click on the link to the UWSP Course Catalog.
FN 454/654. Nutritional Assessment and Counseling. 3 cr.
In-depth study of nutrition assessment parameters used in development of a nutrition care plan. Current counseling theories; interviewing and counseling techniques for use with various nutrition-related diagnoses. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: FN 457.
FN 457/657. Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism. 3 cr.
Integrated study of human nutrient physiology and metabolism. The biochemical and physiologic basis for the role of nutrition in health and disease and the nutritional implications of metabolic disorders. Prereq: FN 373, Chemistry 260, Biology 285, or cons instr.
FN 690. Special Topics. 1-4 cr.
Subtitle will designate area.
FN 748. Recent Advances in Food. 3 cr.
Current issues and developments in our food system. Contemporary and timely issues include organic food production, whole foods, GMO's (biotechnology), neutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements, and non-nutritive additives (artificial fats, sweeteners, probiotics).
FN 749. Seminar in Food and Nutrition. 3 cr.
Critical review and analysis of current research literature; formal student presentations; group discussions.
FN 751. Recent Advances in Community Nutrition. 3 cr.
Developments in public health nutrition, current epidemiologic studies, assessment techniques in populations, and changes in health care modalities. Lectures, reports, and discussions.
FN 752. Recent Advances in Clinical Nutrition. 3 cr.
Critical analysis and review of recent advances in the clinical application of nutrition in disease prevention, treatment and management. Course material will be drawn from current primary research literature, including the interaction between diet and genetics and the role of complementary and alternative medical therapies. Student literature research project and presentation. Prereq: FN 457, or cons instr.
FN 753. Recent Advances in Nutrition. 3 cr.
Lectures, reports, and demonstrations.
FN 754. Vitamins and Minerals. 3 cr.
Recent issues of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition and chronic disease prevention; micronutrient supplementation issues, and analysis of research. Prereq: FN 457 or cons instr.
FN 755. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 3 cr.
Current research for nutritional concerns during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood; development of feeding behavior; and cultural and social influences on food choices. Prereq: FN 253.
FN 757. Contemporary Issues. 1-4 cr.
Course topics vary. Topics may include timely issues in sports nutrition, eating disorders, community nutrition in developing countries, supplements, women’s health issues, etc. Subtitle in timetable will designate topic area.
FN 758. Older Adult Nutrition. 3 cr.
Nutritional problems of older individuals. Foundation knowledge will encompass the underlying age related changes in physiology, nutrient absorption and utilization, socioeconomic and cultural changes. Foundation knowledge will be applied to nutritional programs for the elderly in various community settings. Prereq: FN 457.
FN 762. Outcomes Based Research. 3 cr.
Qualitative and quantitative experimental design and research methods will be discussed to understand the scientific basis for nutrition practice and policy. 3 hrs lec per wk. Prereq: FN 457, or cons instr.
FN 798. Project. 1-3 cr.
Independent study and work towards creation, implementation, and evaluation of the graduate project in area of specialization, including developing objectives, literature review, target population needs assessment, capacity building among stakeholders, data collection and analysis.
FN 799. Thesis. 2-6 cr.
Independent study and work towards the development and completion of the graduate research thesis in area of specialization, including hypothesis development, literature review, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The research project will focus on a specific nutrition related issue, be carried out under the mentorship of the major faculty advisor, and will culminate in a thesis.