Foundations of Nutrition I

Catalog description

This course is designed for students who are entering the M.S. in Nutrition program without prior significant coursework in nutrition. It prepares them for future courses by providing an overview of the science and principles of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the physiological need for macro- and micronutrients and their ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage and excretion. These principles are applied to various populations and/or life stages including pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy, childhood, adolescents, older adults, and athletes. Ways to achieve and maintain nutrient balance for these various populations and/or life stages are central parts of the course and are also examined in detail.