Intro to Human Nutrition

Catalog description

This course explores the role of food in society, its importance in obtaining physical and spiritual health, and factors that impact achieving food security and self-reliance. Basic principles of food safety, food preservation, and nutrition will be described and implemented. Students will learn safe food preparation and food preservation skills to prevent food waste, meet nutritional needs, and have food options when fresh food is not accessible. Health concerns associated with inadequate food intake and overconsumption will be identified through assessment in adults and infants. Key recommendations will be discussed and promoted for the health problems identified in class related to nutritional intake.