BIOL 1322: Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Department
Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3
Field Experience Hours
0
Clinical Hours 0
Course Type
Academic
Extended Hours
0
Practicum Hours
0
Contact Hours
48

This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.