HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

(3 Credit Hours)
(A.A.)

This course presents the basic fundamentals of human nutrition by application of principles in chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology. Content includes carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water for nutrition throughout various stages of life, and the major links of nutrition to promotion of health. The properties, functions, requirements, interrelationships and metabolism of nutrients are presented. Students learn to calculate individual calorie and nutrient needs. Current nutrition topics are discussed.

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