Course Details |
Description |
This course introduces students to a new way of thinking about nutrition and explores the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet. Students will learn how the risk for degenerative diseases is linked to dietary practice. Students will be more confident and better able to evaluate the conflicting messages about alternative diets so prevalent today. |
Requirements |
An interest in becoming happier and healthier. Learn how to avoid both acute and chronic disease and even reverse the diseases if already chronic |
Objectives |
To make the student aware of the differences between plant-based and animal nutrition. To understand the role of nutrition in the development of multiple chronic degenerative diseases. To provide the student with evidence based information to support substantive change in lifestyles and health. |
Teaching Process |
Lectures and power point presentations with supporting quizzes and discussions. Special video presentations featuring the most prominent researchers and dedicated doctors who espouse the new plant based nutritional concept. Special guests with real life saving dramatic outcomes will also make presentations. |
UPEI Parking Pass Required? |
Yes |
Additional Costs or Information |
None |