H P 4400 - Weight Management (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course examines current research on the theories, health risks, and treatment of obesity. Topics include body composition assessment, dietary guidelines for Americans, role of exercise in weight management, treatment approaches, theories on health behavior change, and screening, assessment, referral resources, and legal constraints and liabilities related to practice. The course focuses on the development of skills necessary to critically review current weight loss claims/programs. Attention will also be devoted to eating disorders and non-diet approach to health and fitness.
Prerequisite: NUT 2202 - Nutrition and Health (3).