GERN 539 - Nutrition and Aging

(3 units)

Prerequisites: NUTR 132 or BIOL 207 or BIOL 301 or GERN 400 or consent of instructor. Open to GERN or FCS graduate students only.
Nutritional needs as related to physiological changes that occur during aging. Factors that influence food intake and nutritional status of the elderly. Diet adaptation for chronic diseases commonly found in older adults.

Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as NUTR 539. Not open for credit for students with credit in NUTR 439, NUTR 539, or GERN 439. Double Numbered with: GERN 439