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MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Study Abroad:
The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
The Mediterranean diet is rich in whole
grains, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, dairy, fish, nuts and
legumes. The Mediterranean lifestyle is infused with a
culture of walking, bicycling and other physical activities.
These two components of health have been linked to longer
life, decreased risk of heart disease and a lower
prevalence of cancer and other chronic diseases in the
Mediterranean population.
Students will study the components of the Mediterranean diet
and lifestyle, and compare food, nutrition and physical
activity patterns and influences with those in the U.S. The
course will help students gain a greater understanding of
how cultural food choices and physical activity
opportunities impact health.
The study abroad course will be led by
MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology faculty. One course is being offered in Greece and
there are a few different course opportunities offered in Italy:
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