This course presents information on nutrients and their use by the body. Topics include digestion, nutrient intake and usage, consequences of nutrient deficiencies or excesses, energy exchanges and production, analysis of individual diets, food-borne illnesses and nutritional misinformation. This course does not have a lab component.
Prerequisites
ENL025: Reading & Writing Essentials or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Summer
Notes
Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.