Physical Activity, Obesity and Diabetes Epidemiology
Epidemiologists in this area explore physical activity and obesity as contributors to diseases that are major determinants of morbidity and mortality; and investigate the role of genetic factors interacting with dietary and other environmental factors to affect disease risk.
Relevant Courses
NUTR 505 Phys Activity in Health and Disease
EPI 538/NUTR 538 Nutritional Epidemiology
NUTR 550 Obesity: Prevention and Control
NUTR 562 Nutrition and Chronic Disease
