NUT 1Principles of Nutrition

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This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles of nutrition and their application in wellness and disease. The course includes discussions of the role, function and sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water; food pyramids, diets, and fads; food safety; changing nutritional needs; and global issues such as world hunger. Emphasis is on assessing nutritional information and applying it to the individual diet. C-ID NUTR 110.