Nutrition and Behavior

Catalog description

This course is intended to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of nutritional science. Emphasis is given to the basic food constituents and their physiological relationships within the body. Topics will include but not limited to: the fundamental principles of normal nutrition; the interactions between diet and energy expenditure; gender differences; changes in nutrient needs throughout the life cycle; computer-assisted nutritional analyses; and, web-based nutritional sites. Includes the investigation of optimal health, allergies, hyperactivity, hypoglycemia, learning disabilities, eating disorders, delinquency, mental disorders and senility as they pertain to nutritional practices.