Study Nutrition Abroad! Summer 2016
Application due February 15th
Mediterranean Diet and Health Program
The 6-credit lecture program (open to Honors students) provides an opportunity to learn about the beneficial and protective effects of the Mediterranean Diet against chronic diseases (ex. cancer, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc) and is led by Dr. Donato Romagnolo, Professor from the Department of Nutritional Sciences, at The University of Arizona. On-site activities in Italy include presentations and cooking classes with local chefs; nutritional assessment of Mediterranean diet and recipes; guided tours to agricultural, and food production shops and laboratories; and tours of historic sites. Cooking classes will be held in a 15th century palace in historic downtown of Verona, home of Shakespeare’s script Romeo and Juliet. More details can be found on the program website.
During the first week (from May 16 through May 18th, 2016) the program includes 3 days of orientation (in person or on-line if students are not on the campus of the University of Arizona). The program then continues for 4 weeks in Italy (May 22 through June 18, 2016).
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/mediterranean-diet-and-health
During the first week (from May 16 through May 18th, 2016) the program includes 3 days of orientation (in person or on-line if students are not on the campus of the University of Arizona). The program then continues for 4 weeks in Italy (May 22 through June 18, 2016).
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/program/mediterranean-diet-and-health
Make it count!
All 6 units earned on this study abroad trip can be used towards a Minor in Nutrition. Contact nscadvising@email.arizona.edu for more information on the Nutrition minor requirements.
Professor Donato Romagnolo, Ph.D., MSc.
Professor, Nutritional and Cancer Biology
Department of Nutritional Sciences and
The University of Arizona Cancer Center
303 Shantz Bldg
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85718-0038
Email: donato@email.arizona.edu
Website: http://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/people/donato-romagnolo-msc-phd
Location: 1177 East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ, United States
Phone: 520-626-9108
Study Abroad Coordinator- Devon Bilsing
After reading about the Mediterranean Diet and Health Program on the Study Abroad Website, please follow up with Devon for questions regarding the application process. It is always advised that you also meet with your academic advisor to plan study abroad into your academic plan.
Email: bilsing@email.arizona.edu
Website: global.arizona.edu
Phone: 520-626-3427