The course focuses on the impact of nutrition and related exposures on various diseases and conditions. Students will become acquainted with current concepts and methods in human nutrition research, including issues in the design and conduct of clinical and translational studies of nutrition-related exposures and outcomes. The class will familiarize students with important topics in the field, including those related to major health outcomes such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, bone health, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer. 3 cr, Fall or Spring sem.