Principles of Nutrition

This course provides students with a basic understanding of the science of nutrition emphasizing the impact food can have on the individual's health and wellness. Students identify the essential nutrients and their functions, as well as describe nutritional behaviors that promote optimal nutrition and disease prevention throughout the human life cycle. Energetics and food safety are included.Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in the following courses: (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) and (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L).