NF 25  Introduction to Nutrition Science

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: NUTR 110)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: ENGL 67

Scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs. Topics include: functions and sources of nutrients; scientific principles to analyze and evaluate nutrition information; Dietary Guidelines and current nutrition recommendations; digestion, absorption, and metabolism; health, fitness, and disease; and nutrition in the life span. Students will record their diet, analyze its composition, and evaluate its nutrient content.
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