Overview of the risk factors associated with obesity; evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment of obesity. Counseling skills important to successful weight management and non-diet approaches are also explored.

Investigations.

Graduate students must enroll for a total of 6 credits for this course. Students may enroll in 1-6 credits per semester.

Course is designed to provide students with an understanding of research methods, terminology, and improved ability to be consumers of research literature, and the skills necessary to conduct applied nutrition research studies (e.g. writing a research proposal, interpreting research results and critically evaluating research), as well as communicate scientific information (research presentation). Students will gain experience with data collection methodologies relevant to human nutrition.