Nutrition 164 - 168

Course overview

Hour 1 Nutrition and the Immune System. *Analyze the role between diet and the immune system. *Design a nutrition supplement program to stimulate the immune system. *Develop a nutrition program for colds, flu, sore throat, and infections. *Understand basic detoxification techniques. *Examine the role of nutrition and diet in regards to chronic fatigue syndrome. Hour 2 - 3 Ideal Nutrition for Optimal Health. *Define and explain the chronic illnesses so prevalent in today's society. *Recognize and calculate life expectancy statistics. *Describe the difference between traditional and modern (commercial diets). *Distinguish the differences between raw and pasteurized milk. *Recognize the difference between healthy and commercial butter and eggs. *Discuss the difference between hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats/oils. *Contrast the differences between lacto fermented and non-fermented soy (tofu, edamame). *Compare breast milk to soy formula. *Identify the difference between sea salt and industrialized salt. *Summarize the benefits of cholesterol. *Explain the dangers of cholesterol lowering drugs. *List the benefits of sunlight. Hour 4 Nutrition and Osteoporosis. *Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis. *Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis. *Determine an appropriate supplement protocol. *Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis. Hour 5 Natural Anti-Inflammatories. *Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories. *Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient. *Develop an anti-inflammatory diet. Hour 6 Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System. *Develop an appropriate nutrition program for an ulcer. *Identify the importance of diet in Celiac's disease (non-tropical sprue). *Outline a nutrition program for a patient with lactose intolerance. *Design a nutrition treatment program for GERD. *Examine the role of nutrition and supplements in irritable bowel syndrome.