BIO 137 - Weight Management: Utilizing Healthy Approaches to Diet and Physical Activity

1 credit hour - One hour of lecture weekly; one term.
Introduces students to the concepts of energy balance, healthful eating patterns and physical fitness for healthy living. The course examines many of the biological and environmental theories associated with weight management and reviews current research in this area. Emphasis is also placed on physical fitness compatible with the achievement and maintenance of a healthy body weight. Popular diet programs will be reviewed and evaluated with regard to weight management and overall health impact.

Crosslisted: Also offered as HEA 137 ; credit is not given for both BIO 137 and HEA 137 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Winter and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the genetic and biological influences on body weight in humans.
2. Identify the means of assessing weight, body fat and physical fitness.
3. Identify strategies for overcoming many of the environmental triggers for excess body fat.
4. Understand the basic aspects of physical fitness.
5. Identify aspects of a healthy diet plan that can allow for appropriate weight loss.
6. Carefully critique popular literature related to physical fitness and weight loss.