Principles of Nutrition ((2))

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Fundamentals of human nutrition based on the chemical and physiological processes of nutrient selection, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Principles of nutrition information encountered in the public domain with discussion of weight management. Selected coverage of nutritionally influenced disease processes across the life span. The special nutritional needs of children, pregnant women, and athletes are discussed. 100 minutes lecture. Not acceptable for the BS in Biology degree or the Biology minor. Prerequisite: Completion of lower division GE Area 5.