SCI 201 Human Nutrition (NS)

This course introduces students to nutritional guidelines and assessment. Nutrition is discussed in context of life cycle and health, body composition and weight management, metabolism, alternative diets, food safety, and eating disorders. Nutrition-related issues, such as malnutrition and hunger, are illustrated to develop an international perspective on the nutrition and health challenges facing our contemporary world.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Analyze complementary and alternative diets.
3. Examine food safety.
4. Explain nutrition guidelines and diet assessment.
5. Describe metabolic, digestive, and absorptive processes.
6. Summarize the relationships between nutrition, lifestyle, and health.