Nutrition 130H - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle

Introduction to the science of human nutrition. Relationship of health to food intake. Description, digestion, absorption, metabolism, interactions and functions of nutrients. Nutrient and energy requirements of young adults, athletes, older individuals. Nutrient deficiency symptoms. Body weight control. Eating disorders, Vegetarianism, other dietary preferences. Planning adequate diets that fit life-styles. (Gen.Ed. BS)

Open to Commonwealth College students only. 10 seats reserved for First-Year students enrolling during NSO. Any open seats after NSO will be open to all other students. Do not request an override from the instructor until after NSO.