Please check the Class Schedule or contact the center for specific course availability for each semester:
HBSV 4000 Introduction to nutrition: Facts, fallacies, and trends
(Course is offered to nonmajors and to those desiring admission to the Nutrition Program and to the Dietetic Internship Program.) Overview of the science of nutrition and its relationship to health, taught through an analysis of historic and contemporary controversies, such as fat versus carbohydrates in the diet; vegetarianism; and supplement use. Special attention will be paid to American trends in food consumption and their impact on health and to the dietary practices employed in the pursuit of weight maintenance, health, and fitness.
Instructor: Lora Sporny
HBSV 4010 Food, nutrition and behavior
For nonmajors and majors. A study of physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that affect eating behaviors and the development of individual and cultural food patterns. Topics include the chemical senses, why we like sweet, salt, and fat; self-regulation of what and how much we eat; effect of early experiences with food; food and mood; interaction of food and culture through history; eating, cooking, and time use trends; meat meanings; psychosocial and cultural factors in food choice.
Instructor: Isobel Contento
HBSV 4011 Women and weight, eating problems and body image
An intense, two-week short course held in the summer. This course for students and practitioners examines the psychological, sociological, physiological, and nutritional issues related to weight, eating disorders, body image and cultural messages as they relate to women. Potential interventions are also examined. The issues will be discussed using case material, films, and the current research literature. Taught by a licensed psychologist and a nutritionist.
Instructor: Sharon Akabas
HBSV 4013 Nutritional ecology
A course for nonmajors and majors. Nutrition and food as viewed from a global, ecological perspective. Topics include food/population problems and food aid, food product development and promotion here and abroad, energy and food relationships, food safety and the changing American diet, organic agriculture and natural food, biotechnology, and other topics as appropriate.
Instructor: Joan Gussow
HBSV 4014 Community nutrition
This course provides an understanding of where and how food and nutrition services are delivered to further the national goal of healthy people in healthy communities and of the roles of nutrition Professionals in providing these services. Nutrition services, both private and government-sponsored, will be the primary focus. The course includes 35-40 hours of concurrent field experience. Nutrition students only.
Instructor: Toni Liquori
HBSV 4034 Diet Therapy
This course is designed to integrate the basic skills of dietary assessment with many aspects of patient care and counseling, culminating in an understanding of the art and science of dietary assessment and planning. Students will be able to assess the food intake and the needs of individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds. Students will learn how to develop nutrition care plans based on diet, medical history, and clinical findings. Case studies that cover a wide variety of health conditions will be used to illustrate how these skills are applied in practice.
HBSV 4150 Sports nutrition
For nonmajors only. A practical course designed to assist health professionals give the most accurate and up-to-date information to active people to help them improve health and performance. Integration of principles of nutrition and exercise physiology and application to exercising individuals. Topics for discussion include energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, ergogenic aids, hydration, and weight issues for exercising individuals and athletes.
Instructor: Karen Dolins
HBSV 4902 Research and independent study in nutrition education
Permission required. Master's degree students undertake research and independent study under the direction of a faculty member.
HBSV 5010 Advanced nutrition Section 1
In-depth review of current knowledge and research on biochemical and physiological aspects of energy metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids and lipid metabolism, and proteins; regulation of intake and impact on health and disease.
Instructor: Evan Berk
HBSV 5011 Advanced nutrition Section 2
In-depth review of current knowledge and research on the biochemical and physiological aspects of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients; applications to diet.
Instructor: John Pinto
HBSV 5013 Strategies for nutrition education and health behavior change
Understanding and application of theoretical frameworks from the behavioral sciences and education to design and deliver food and nutrition education and exercise promotion to various groups and to facilitate the adoption of healthful behaviors. Includes both didactic and field practice components.
Instructor: Isobel Contento
HBSV 5014 Analysis of current literature and research in nutrition
Critical examination and eval-uation of current controversies and issues in nutrition and food. Topics are reviewed and discussed in depth. Students learn how to analyze the medical and layperson literature concerning such topics as dietary fat and disease, calcium and osteoporosis, fruit/vegetables and cancer, weight loss regimens, supplements and alternative therapies.
Instructor: Randi Wolf
HBSV 5015 Nutritional epidemiology
Study of methods for assessing food and nutrient intake, energy expenditure, and body composition and for evaluating nutritional status of individuals and communities from clinical assessments, dietary intakes, and behavioral evaluation.
Instructor: Randi Wolf
HBSV 5018 Nutrition and human development
The focus of this course is on the physiologic changes and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. Pregnancy, fetal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and the later years will be examined. Special attention will be paid to the following issues: breast feeding versus bottle feeding, introduction of solid foods to infants, coping with picky eaters, maintaining a healthy feeding relationship between caregiver and child, preventing health and dietary problems in children and adolescents (including disordered eating), women's nutrition and reproductive function, menopause and hormone replacement therapy, and the changes that occur in an aging person and the dietary modifications needed to promote health and pre-vent disease.
Instructor: Lora Sporny
HBSV 5034 Clinical nutrition
This course is designed to provide students in nutrition and other health sciences with an overview of the pathophysiology of disease and resultant nutritional implications. The course provides a vocabulary which will enable students to converse with other medical professionals, a rationale for medical nutrition therapy, and parameters for monitoring nutritional status of patients in a clinical setting.
Instructor: Stephanie DiFiglia-Peck
HBSV 5036 Nutrition counseling
This course focuses on providing students an under-standing of client-centered counseling models and practicing a variety of essential skills: nonverbal, active listening, goal assessment, motivational interviewing, and group counseling. Special fee: $10.
Instructor: Shelley Mesznik
HBSV 5231 Extended fieldwork in nutrition and education, nutrition and public health, and applied physiology and nutrition: Nutrition and public health
A block of supervised field experience required of all degrees. Fieldwork is taken near completion of course work.
Instructor: Lora Sporny
HBSV 5232 Extended fieldwork in nutrition and education, nutrition and public health, and applied physiology and nutrition: Nutrition and education
A block of supervised field experience required of all degrees. Fieldwork is taken near completion of course work.
Instructor: Lora Sporny
HBSV 5233 Extended fieldwork in nutrition and education, nutrition and public health, and applied physiology and nutrition: Applied physiology and nutrition
A block of supervised field experience required of all degrees. Fieldwork is taken near completion of course work.
Instructor: Lora Sporny
HBSV 5241 Dietetic Internship in nutrition: Internship in clinical nutrition
Internship in service settings in metropolitan New York, Rockland and Westchester counties, and Southern Connecticut. It includes experiences in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management, and research in dietetics. Cumulative experience totals 1088 hours. Malpractice/personal liability insurance, health insurance, lab coat, and physical exam required. Special fee: $150.
Instructor: Christina Costa
HBSV 5242 Dietetic Internship in nutrition: Internship in community nutrition
Internship in service settings in metropolitan New York, Rockland and Westchester counties and Southern Connecticut. It includes experiences in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management and research in dietetics. Cumulative experience totals 1088 hours. Malpractice/ personal liability insurance, health insurance, lab coat, and physical exam required. Special fee: $150.
Instructor: Christina Costa
HBSV 5243 Dietetic Internship in nutrition: Research and Independent Practice
Internship in service settings in metropolitan New York, Rockland and Westchester counties and Southern Connecticut. It includes experiences in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management and research in dietetics. Cumulative experience totals 1088 hours. Malpractice/ personal liability insurance, health insurance, lab coat, and physical exam required. Special fee: $20.
Instructor: Pamela Koch
HBSV 5244 Dietetic Internship in nutrition: Internship in food service
Internship in service settings in metropolitan New York, Rockland and Westchester counties and Southern Connecticut. It includes experiences in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management and research in dietetics. Cumulative experience totals 1088 hours. Malpractice/ personal liability insurance, health insurance, lab coat, and physical exam required. Special fee: $20.
HBSV 5333 Practicum in community service
Practical experiences in community, food, and nutrition programs.
Instructor: _ Faculty/Staff
HBSV 5513 Seminar in nutrition education: theory and applications
An in-depth examination of the use of current theories and research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education interventions. Course is designed to supplement topics covered in HBSV 5013. Required of nutrition education master's and doctoral students. Students may register for more than one semester.
Instructor: Isobel Contento
HBSV 5593 Seminar in nutrition in exercise and sport
Discussions of interactions between exercise and nutrition as applied to health and fitness. Controversial topics emphasized. Majors in either applied physiology or nutrition are eligible to enroll during their second year of study. (See also section on the interdisciplinary Applied Physiology and Nutrition degree program in this catalog.)
Instructor: Karen Dolins
HBSV 5902 Guided study in nutrition
Permission required. Opportunity for advanced students to investigate areas of special interest in nutrition.
HBSV 6500 Seminar in nutrition
For doctoral and other advanced students. Evaluative discussion of current literature on specific nutrition and food-related topics.
Instructor: Isobel Contento
HBSV 6501 Seminar in nutrition
For doctoral and other advanced students. Evaluative discussion of current literature on specific nutrition and food-related topics.
HBSV 6550 Research seminar in nutrition
Required of all Ed.M. and Ed.D. candidates. Discussion of current research issues and student projects. Students may register for more than one semester.
Instructor: Isobel Contento
HBSV 6551 Research seminar in nutrition
Required of all Ed.M. and Ed.D. candidates. Discussion of current research issues and student projects. Students may register for more than one semester.
Instructor: Randi Wolf
HBSV 6902 Research and independent study in nutrition
Permission required. Open to matriculated doctoral students. Research and independent study under faculty direction.
Instructor: Pamela Koch
HBSV 7502 Dissertation seminar in nutrition
Development of doctoral dissertations and presentation of plans for approval.
Instructor: Randi Wolf
HBSV 8900 Dissertation advisement in nutrition
Advisement on doctoral dissertations. Fee to equal 3 points at current tuition rate for each term. For requirements, see catalog on continuous registration for Ed.D. degree.
Instructor: Isobel Contento
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