Nutrition, Metabolism, and Human Aging
- Course Number: GMS 6459
- Credits: 3
- Course Format: This online course is tailored for asynchronous distance learners.
- Course Syllabus: Download
Course Description
In this course, students with explore the link between diet, metabolism and aging and examine how nutrition affects age-related health, chronic disease prevention and longevity. Students will evaluate evidence-based interventions such as caloric restriction, protein optimization and emerging approaches such as nutraceuticals and microbiome modulation to promote healthy aging.
Course Goals
The goals of the course are to:
- Understand how metabolic pathways influence biological of aging and nutrition
- Evaluate evidence behind longevity-focused dietary interventions, including caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, protein optimization and microbiome modulation
- Apply scientific knowledge to real-world aging challenges by translating nutrition science into into practical strategies and interventions that support healthy aging across clinical, community or personal wellness settings
