Nutrition & Food Science

Nutrition & Food Science offers a course designed to introduce students to the principles of nutrition as they apply to nutrients in food, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. The course will explore energy balance, weight control issues, nutritional assessment and improvement of health and wellness. This class will also cover special nutritional requirements at different stages of the lifecycle. Economic, cultural, and psychological are considered.

Courses

NUTR& 101: Nutrition [M/S]

Credits 5

Principles of nutrition as they apply to macro-nutrients. Economic, cultural, and psychological influences are considered. The need for vitamins, minerals, and special nutritional requirements at different stages of the lifecycle and special topics of current concern are included. $25 science fee.

Equivalent Courses
NFS 111