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HNFE-4354: Dietary Supplements and Health

Description: Practical and fundamental aspects of widely used dietary supplements (micronutrients, macronutrients, prebiotics, probiotics, plant extracts, bioactive compounds,). Efficacy and mechanism of dietary and botanical supplements in weight management, health promotion, and disease prevention. Interaction of dietary supplements with gut microbiome. Safety and regulatory considerations of dietary supplements. Project-based learning practice with the integration of literature review, project development, writing, and oral presentation.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (BCHM-2024 or BCHM-3114) and (BMSP-2136 and HNFE-2484)

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Sections Taught: 0

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