NFM 225 Nutrition
Introduces nutrients: their functions, sources, effects of deficiency, and toxicity. Examines current recommendations for Americans and topics of current interest. Includes digestion, metabolism and changing nutrient needs through the life cycle. Provides opportunity to evaluate personal dietary intake for three days.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
MTH 065 Elementary Algebra and one of the following:
BI 112 Cell Biology for Health Occupations or
BI 102 General Biology or
CH 112 Chemistry for Occupations or
CH 150 Preparatory Chemistry or
CH 121 College Chemistry or
CH 221 General Chemistry. All Prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better. College-level reading and writing and are also strongly recommended for success in this course.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe how scientific research influences dietary recommendation. Understand how culture influences nutritional choices. Evaluate personal food intake from nutritional adequacy. Apply current understanding of nutrition to diseases and in clinical situations. Describe the nutritional significance of lipids, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water and phytochemicals. Works cooperatively to problem solve cases studies. Present nutritional information in small group settings.