Description
Fundamental concepts of human nutrition including nutrient function, digestion, absorption, transportation, and metabolism. Examines the role diet plays in disease prevention and management. Additional topics include: nutrition throughout the life-cycle, food safety, public policy, and current trends. Lecture course. To fulfill graduation requirements for a laboratory science, NS 108 must also be taken, but it need not be taken concurrently.
Area of Investigation Fulfilled: Natural Science
Prerequisite: EN 111 and EN 112 at a grade of "C" or higher OR consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
(Three credit hours)