3 hours
Course introduce concepts and principal of the science of nutrition. Content includes identification and definition of the nutritional components of food (protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals); elements of digestion, metabolism and energy management; consideration of nutrition requirements for various age group and health problems related to nutritional information.
Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 104 or higher, CHEM 200, CHEM 200L, and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 143L, or consent of the program director.