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MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Study Abroad:
The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle

Italy Greece France

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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