NUTR& 101 Nutrition

5 credits

This course studies the concepts of nutrition and biochemistry. It also addresses nutrition of different life cycles and diet planning as significant factors of health and wellness.

Prerequisites: ABED 046, or ABED 053, or equivalent placement scores.

Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be:

Recognize the different macronutrients and micronutrients in terms of food sources, functions, requirement & recommendations, and deficiency & toxicity symptoms
Examine the anatomy and physiology of all systems involved in digestion including endocrine, urinary, digestive, etc.
Investigate current nutrition issues and popular diets
Analyze specific foods and/or diets using available computer software as well as correctly interpret the results
Predict the changes in nutrition needs during different life cycles, (i.e. pregnancy, infancy, adolescence, etc.)
Describe common eating disorders
Discuss the issues related to food safety and regulation and be familiar the impact that federal and state/local agencies have on our food supply
Assemble the vital components of a healthy diet by understanding the physiological impact macro and micro molecules have in the body and how this relates to health