Current Issues in Nutrition

Our diet has a profound impact on our health and well-being as well as the health of the environment, yet many of us are not aware of where our food originated or how it was produced. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods, and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared?

Purpose/GoalThe outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of the types of toxins found in food and to examine the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies on our health.

Course Objectives – Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Identify the various toxins in our food chain, including pesticides, growth hormones, and food additives.
2. Describe the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies.
3. Explain the health issues surrounding plastics and food.
4. Describe the types and functions of nutraceuticals.
5. Discuss the role of supplements in our diet.
6. Define organic farming components.
7. Explain how food and global warming are related.

CONTACT HOURS–2.5

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