Course Description

Basic principles of normal human nutrition. Topics include nutrient classification; digestion, assimilation, and metabolic functions of the major nutrients; energy balance; metabolic regulation; dietary guidelines and standards; nutrient composition of foods and diet selection; nutritional considerations in pregnancy, childhood, adulthood, and later years. This course provides an introduction to nutrition for students pursuing careers in health-related fields.

Prerequisites

• (BIOL 101, BIOL 141, or BIOL 141H) and (CHEM 102, CHEM 102H, or CHEM 124) with a grade of 'C' or better.

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