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NUTRIGENETICS COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY451 NUTRIGENETICS 7 3 3 6

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the concepts of genetics, genetic variation, and gene expression.
Relates the effects of nutrients on gene expression to disease risks and justifies the connections.
Explains how epigenetic changes occur and their relationship with nutrition.
Studies current research in the field of nutrigenetics.
Relates genetic factors of diseases to nutrigenetic applications.
Prepares personalized nutrition programs and nutrition strategies based on genetic makeup using nutrigenetic information.
Analyzes the effects of genetic variations on physical performance.