Nutritional Genetics (GSN564E)
(04/08/2024-06/29/2024)
Course Memo
Nutrition Elective - Counts towards ND and SORGS Electives
Have you ever wondered if your diet affects your genes? Or whether your genes affect what you can eat? Students in this course will examine the relationship between genetics, metabolism and diet. Topics include how diet can affect epigenetic patterns and gene expression, how our metabolic response to food has been shaped by genetic variation, and how our health is impacted by the interplay of genetics and diet. Students will also consider the utility of using genetic information to make dietary choices.