NFSC 223Nutrition and Physical Activity
Nutrition and Food Sciences · Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences · 3 credits
Description
Inadequate physical activity and a poor diet are considered to be leading causes of many major diseases. Exercise has potent effects on the metabolism of both macro and micronutrients. Exercise and nutrition together offer a powerful intervention for many health problems, including sarcopenia, metabolic disease and obesity. This course is designed to give students an understanding of the fundamental interactions between exercise, nutrition and health, mainly with lifestyle changes based on current international dietary and physical activity guidelines.
Common questions about NFSC 223
What is NFSC 223 at AUB?
NFSC 223 Nutrition and Physical Activity is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Inadequate physical activity and a poor diet are considered to be leading causes of many major diseases. Exercise has potent effects on the metabolism of both macro and micronutrients.
How many credits is NFSC 223?
NFSC 223 Nutrition and Physical Activity is worth 3 credits at AUB.
Is NFSC 223 hard?
Students rate NFSC 223 3.8 out of 5 overall, from 4 ratings.
Who teaches NFSC 223 at AUB?
Studiety has 2 professors on record for NFSC 223: Elie Fares, Elie-Jacques Fares. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.