University of Portland Bulletin 2013-2014

NRS 580 Integrative Health: Nutritional Therapy

Students review pathophysiology of digestion, constituents of food, and vitamins. Specialty diets, the impact of industrial food products on health, conceptual approaches to nutrition, and clinical challenges in changing consumer behavior in regards to food selection are explored. Integrative theories of nutrition and how to incorporate food as an adjunct form of medical treatment are introduced.