NUTR& 101 - Human Nutrition (5 credits)
This course provides students with information pertaining to the functions of nutrients
in the body and the physiologic processes involved in digestion and absorption. Topics
covered include anatomy and physiology of digestion and absorption; specific utilization
of carbohydrates, protein, and fats; and vitamin and mineral supplements. Other topics
include factors that govern nutrient requirements, and the impact of diet on health
and disease. Basic principles of chemistry, biology, and physiology are applied to
the study of nutrition. This course is suggested for students majoring in nursing
or other health-related areas.