Principles of Nutrition
General
Course Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
3450
Course Title
Principles of Nutrition
Course Description
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the science of nutrition emphasizing the impact food can have on the individual's health and wellness. Students identify the essential nutrients and their functions, as well as describe nutritional behaviors that promote optimal nutrition and disease prevention throughout the human life cycle. Energetics and food safety are included.Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in the following courses: (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) and (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L).