BIOL 115 - Human Nutrition

3 Credit(s)

This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition. Human nutrient requirements, nutrient absorption, malnutrition (overconsumption as well as underconsumption), recommended dietary guidelines, and topics of current interest are covered. Special attention is paid to helping students evaluate their own nutrition practices. Designed as a science elective for nonscience majors.
3 hours lecture.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites.