FSHN 521

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10
Molecular Basis of Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Management

Credit: 3 hours.

The objective of the course is to help nutritionists and dietitians build a strong biochemical, physiological, clinical and epidemiological foundation in the areas of: metabolic adaptation to positive and negative energy balance; underlying mechanism in progression and regression of metabolic syndrome; prevention of overeating; and principles and design of a dietary weight loss/maintenance program.

Same as NUTR 521. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MCB 450 or any introductory biochemistry course; and MCB 244 or MCB 246 or any introductory physiology course; and FSHN 420; or consent of instructor.

Priority is given to graduate students in FSHN and DNS programs.

FSHN 521 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
73051
Lecture
A
9:00AM -10:20AM
MW
Bevier Hall
Nakamura, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Section Info:
Restricted to Seniors in 'Nutrition & Health' or 'Dietetics & Nutrition' and Graduate students in Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Senior or Graduate class standing. Restricted to BS:F Sc&Hum Nutrition-HN -UIUC, BS:F Sci&Hm Nutr-Diettcs -UIUC, BS:Dietetics & Nutrition -UIUC, BS:Nutrition & Health - UIUC, MS:FSci &Hmn Nutrition -UIUC, or PHD:FSci &Hmn Nutrition -UIUC.
75961
Online
ONL
9:00AM -10:20AM
MW
n.a.
Nakamura, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Section Info:
Restricted to online Clinical and Community Nutrition MS students only.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Clinical & Community Nutrition concentration(s). Restricted to MS: FSHN (Online) -UIUC.
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