Introduction to Nutrition

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This course focuses on human dietary needs. The course emphasizes the health-related roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins. The course also covers minerals, energy metabolism, food-product labeling, and nutritional requirements of the pregnant woman and fetus. Issues of consumer concern are considered throughout this course. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or BIO 121 or BIO 233 with a grade of C or better; CHM 090 or higher with a grade of C or better. Three class hours per week.Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery.