The Nutritional Health Sciences program at Atlanta University of Georgia is dedicated to understanding the science behind Nutrition and its impact on human health. Students explore the principles of N...
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Nutritional and Health Sciences
The Nutritional Health Sciences program at Atlanta University of Georgia is dedicated to understanding the science behind Nutrition and its impact on human health. Students explore the principles of Nutrition, dietary patterns, and their effects on overall well-being. They delve into Nutritional biochemistry, food science, and the prevention and management of Nutrition-related health issues. Graduates are equipped to work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, public health organizations, and wellness programs. They play a vital role in promoting health and well-being through informed dietary choices and Nutritional guidance.
1 Year (Self-Paced) Program
High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.
8 courses in this module
This course exposes you to the breadth of the field of health care without overwhelming them with de...
This course exposes you to the breadth of the field of health care without overwhelming them with detail. This course is unique in that it combines a health perspective with a business perspective. It focuses on the delivery system, and addresses the perpetual tradeoff between access, quality, and cost of services.
This course presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. This co...
This course presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. This course details each human system and the diseases related to the systems. The course provides in-depth overview of diseases; from hereditary diseases to diseases of the skin all are covered in this course.
Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in the health profes...
Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in the health professions. The human anatomy and physiology is explained in a simplified and systematic manner, includes analogies to compare the human body to everyday things you can relate to.
This course will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. c...
This course will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, etc.) and some fundamental principles. There will be emphasis on how the drugs target organ, the mechanisms of drug action, and adverse effects of the drugs on the system
This course gives you a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how t...
This course gives you a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The course includes the latest research in exercise science and expanded coverage of wellness throughout the course.
This course provides you with tools you need to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes and become s...
This course provides you with tools you need to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes and become savvy consumers of health-information. This user-friendly course will hold your interest by covering health topics of primary concern; such as Promoting Healthy Behavior Change, Psychosocial Health, Managing Stress, Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Environmental Health.
This is a course which introduces basics of nutrition to you Course stresses a scientific foundation...
This is a course which introduces basics of nutrition to you Course stresses a scientific foundation for nutrition that allows you to develop a personal diet and dietary practices that are associated with good health. Each category of nutrition is detailed in course; menu and meal preparation is also discussed.
This course provides introductory-level health education with a solid understanding of the scope and...
This course provides introductory-level health education with a solid understanding of the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. Philosophy, theory, ethical perspectives, and future trends of health sciences is discussed in details.
6 courses in this module
Comprehensive and well-written, this course emphasizes an understanding of cooking fundamentals, exp...
Comprehensive and well-written, this course emphasizes an understanding of cooking fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides information on other relevant topics, such as food history and food science.
This student-friendly course reflects important changes in health care and significant advancements...
This student-friendly course reflects important changes in health care and significant advancements in medical sociology; providing an in-depth overview of the field. It offers solid coverage of traditional topics with a keen focus on the current issues and public policy debates affecting this dynamic area of study.
This course provides clear, straightforward explanations of all of the basic principles of food prep...
This course provides clear, straightforward explanations of all of the basic principles of food preparation. It treats the chemistry involved in a way that is non-threatening and does not interfere with the flow of the course. Course encompasses the latest information on technological advances in food preparation and processing.
This course introduces you to basic concepts and physiological basis of nutrition. Course covers die...
This course introduces you to basic concepts and physiological basis of nutrition. Course covers dietary requirements and recommendations, nutrient composition of foods, metabolic fates and physiological functions of nutrients, assessment of nutritional status, physical activity, relationships of human nutrition to health and disease, and the interactions between nutrition and genetics.
This course offers a rigorous, science-based approach to nutrition that capitalizes on your natural...
This course offers a rigorous, science-based approach to nutrition that capitalizes on your natural interest in nutrition by demonstrating how nutrition relates to their own health. The course uses an applied approach to vitamins and minerals, organizing them based on their functions and effects on the body.
This course incorporates a personalized approach to your nutritional concerns and interests in a rea...
This course incorporates a personalized approach to your nutritional concerns and interests in a readable, engaging, and motivating style. This format enables you to identify the key aspects of each nutrient at a glance and in a consistent and easy-to-study format.
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Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.
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High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
84 Hours credit hours
1 Year (Self-Paced) Program
14 total courses in the program
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