Exercise and Nutritional Science: Promoting Study Abroad in Health and Nutrition

University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, United States
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru

Exercise and Nutritional Science: Promoting Study Abroad in Health and Nutrition

University of North Alabama will focus on the impact of physical activity and proper nutrition in combating obesity linked with negative behavior choices. This is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented, field study abroad program involving students in exercise, nutritional science and culinary arts. This collaboration is specifically designed to address the merging of traditional and alternative approaches to disease prevention through promotion of healthy lifestyle practices to combat obesity and encourage physical activity.