BIO-126: Biology of Human Nutrition

Department
Credits 4.00
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
Focuses on the biological principles that underlie the rationale for eating correctly, the tools needed to assess the quality of the diet and the knowledge to be a well-informed consumer. Examines nutrition-based health concerns, such as cardiovascular health, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Integrates dietanalysis software and cooking in laboratory exercises. Includes a service learning project in which students apply their nutrition knowledge. Lecture and laboratory are integrated into three two-hour sessions each week. Fulfills general education requirement in natural sciences. Designed for non-science majors. [ 3 credits for Weekend College; must be 4 credits for Women's College ]