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Human Nutrition

 
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Human Nutrition

This theme builds from basic to applied scientific knowledge concerning human nutrition. Concepts basic to nutrition at a molecular and organic level are introduced in the Chemistry and Biology courses. Knowledge and skills necessary to improve personal nutrition are gained in the Health Science course.

The three discipline courses are:

Chemistry 2001- Chemistry for Human Nutrition - Essential chemical and biochemical informationf or understanding human nutrition. Teh structure of atoms and matter; chemical reactions and the structure, function and metabolism of important biomolecules such as proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Health Science 2500 - Personal Nutrition - Consumer-oriented course on nutrition and food. Basic nutrients and food groups, food and health, food safety, food shopping. Not open to students who have credit for HSC 3500.

Biology 2001 - Introduction to Human Nutrition - Biological basis of human nutrition from the cellular to organismal level. The role of carbohydrates, lipids, fats, proteins, and vitamins in growth and maintenance of healthy individuals. Principles of digestion and nutrient utilization by different physiological systems. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 1001.

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