NUTR 201 - Human Nutrition Fundamentals

Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of human nutrition in relation to healthy living and national standards for nutrition. This course will focus on the six essential nutrients found in foods, factors that impact food choices, the role of diet in preventing chronic diseases, and how medical conditions impact health and wellness. You will also learn about key characteristics of a healthy diet, the anatomy of the digestive tract, common digestive disorders, and how macronutrients, micronutrients, and water contribute to overall health.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 90 hours.