As part of the undergraduate and graduate academic curricula in nutrition and medical laboratory science, students at UNH will receive training in health screening, using state-of-the-art instrumentation and methodologies to assess: total body composition, the distribution of body fat and lean body mass; blood pressure; dietary intake; aerobic capacity; bone density; energy metabolism for weight management. They will also be able to screen blood samples for allergies, diabetes, anemia and specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In addition, students will be introduced to electronic methods of preparing and disseminating nutrition and other health-related information in the form of newsletters, news releases, bulletins and electronic telecommunication (i.e. Internet).
For undergraduates, the theoretical basis and the practicality of using these methods will be part of their course curriculum. The practical application of these methods will be met through field experiences and independent investigations that students may elect and will be conducted under the supervision of either a faculty member, a graduate student, or a UNH dietetic intern (a post-baccalaureate student).
As part of their graduate responsibilities and competency training, graduate students and dietetic interns, will be expected to master the various methodologies related to health screening. Also, students will work closely with faculty in the managing of CHE services and developing educational materials and workshops on a variety of popular nutrition and health topics for the public.
Educational offerings to the community will be done not only on campus but at locations state-wide, making educational opportunities accessible to the people throughout the State.
Aligned closely
to its academic mission, CHE serves as a venue for conducting human research
studies, using volunteers from UNH and local 
Undergraduate students also participate in research as part of their
undergraduate training. At UNH,
students can participate in research with a faculty member through an
independent investigation as part of the University’s Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Program (UROP <www.unh.edu/urop/>).
UROP is a competitive research program for students.
Student awardees receive financial stipends to do work on a research
project mentored by a faculty member.
Services to the public are offered through CHE’s health screening, education
and research efforts. Although
CHE is not a “for-profit” enterprise, health screening, and education
programs are offered to the UNH and local communities at a nominal cost in order
to support those
services.
CHE also serves as a resource to the public, providing a variety of educational material (newsletters, bulletins, pamphlets, etc) on popular nutrition and health issues. The written materials include those prepared by UNH students as part of their course requirements, supplemented by some from public health agencies and industry. In addition, CHE will offer classes or workshops on popular health topics to the lay public as well as to members of allied health professions seeking advanced professional credits.
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