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Metabolism of macro and micronutrients; physiologic basis underlying dietary recommendations for human health. Nutrients, dietary requirements for physical well-being; evaluation of various diets.
BMS 300 or concurrent registration or HES 300 or concurrent registration.
James Peth, MS, MPH, PhD, NBC-HWC Dr. James Peth is an assistant professor in both the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Colorado School of Public Health. He is an award-winning educator and nationally board-certified health and wellness coach with expertise in nutrition science, metabolism, physiology, and public health. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Human Nutrition from CSU, an MPH in Nutrition from the Colorado School of Public Health, an M.S. in Physiological Sciences from the University of Arizona, and a B.S. in Exercise Science from Miami University. He teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs. His courses include: – FSHN 150 – Survey of Human Nutrition – FSHN 271 – Integrative Wellness Coaching I – FSHN 272 – Integrative Wellness Coaching II – FSHN 350 – Human Nutrition – FSHN 530 – Principles of Nutrition Science and Metabolism – FSHN 551 – Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism – FSHN 552 – Micronutrients and Functional Nutrition Dr. Peth contributes to CSU’s new online Master’s in Advanced Practice in Dietetics (MAPD), launching Fall 2025. The MAPD is an ACEND-aligned, non-thesis graduate degree for aspiring registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), offering advanced training in clinical, community, and counseling-based nutrition. He also directs CSU’s Integrative Wellness Coaching Program, preparing students for national board certification (NBC-HWC). His teaching emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and the application of nutrition science in clinical, community, and lifestyle settings. His applied research explores “food as medicine” strategies for chronic disease, including spinal cord injury, and he collaborates with CSU Extension to bring science-based nutrition solutions into practice. He is committed to bridging scientific rigor with real-world impact and promoting accessible, high-quality education in health and wellness.