Lifestyles of the Mediterranean

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Language of Instruction: English
Suggested G.P.A.: 2.5
Class Standing: Undergraduate / Graduate
Number of Credits: 3 (Fulfills 3-credit upper level elective for Exercise Science and Sport Management majors. Other majors should check with their Department for any credit equivalency.)
Non-Rutgers Students: Yes
Majors: All
Program Type: Faculty Led
Program Director: Labros Sidossis

Student Reflections

“To be up at 9 each day, meet as a class for 8-10 hours on most days, complete the work given and get a good night sleep was difficult. However, I definitely gained a wider knowledge on healthier foods for when I return to the United States. Also, I learned different ways of cooking can bring out different health properties in spices. The skills I learned are based around cooking, as I helper cook several different dishes. I plan on incorporating many of these foods into my normal diet.”
Mitch Chenshan - Summer 2017

“We are very happy and honored to be working with Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece which will host some of the course activities in Nafplio for another year!"

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lifestyles summer400x280 Term: Summer 2024
Date: May 14^th - May 26^th (Summer Session 1) & May 27^th - June 10^th (Summer Session 2)
Credits: 3

The course Lifestyles of the Mediterranean aims to introduce the traditional Mediterranean lifestyle patter to students of the modern era, through observing traditional practices and undertaking experiential activities. Students will have the opportunity not only to study but also to observe and experience the concept of the Mediterranean lifestyle in Greece, where this traditional lifestyle pattern has been implemented for thousands of years.

The course combines theoretical lectures, field trips, excursions and interactive educational activities to cover the fundamental principles and components of the Mediterranean lifestyle, i.e., the adoption of the Mediterranean diet, the promotion of a physically active lifestyle, and other lifestyle habits that have been found beneficial for health.

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OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

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Faculty Director Profile
Dr. Sidossis is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health. He is a native of Greece and has spent the past 30 years researching the role of lifestyle factors i.e. diet and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of various diseases including obesity, insulin resistance and dyslipidemias.

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Educational Programs

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Lifestyles of the Mediterranean - Summer

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