IFN 5522 - Nutritional Genomics

Nutritional Genomics personalizes and individualizes nutritional strategies based on a person's unique DNA map (gene variants) which can affect a person's nutrient requirements, digestion, absorption, and utilization of constituents found in foods. This course 1) differentiates between genetic mutations versus gene variants, 2) examines how a gene variant can either up-regulate or down-regulate gene expression and its impact on metabolic function, 3) studies the clinical interaction(s) between gene variants and macro- and micro-nutrients using a polygenic model and, 4) illustrates using case histories and functional medicine biomarkers how the results of nutritional genomic testing optimizes cellular biochemistry, metabolic pathways, and biological systems, preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, immune dysregulation and cancer. Additionally, this course identifies methods to determine which nutritional genomic testing company is best for your needs. Prerequisite(s): IFN 5688 Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry--Macronutrients and IFN 5689 Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry--Micronutrients 3 credit(s)
Course Length: 15 weeks No RC required

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