NUTR 220 - Nutrition for the Health Care Professions

3 cr.

(Prerequisites: BIOL 110/BIOL 110L and BIOL 111/BIOL 111L, CHEM 110 or CHEM 112; pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 113)

Focus on concepts of nutrition, including chemistry, digestion absorption and metabolism of nutrients. Exploration of the role of diet in chronic illness. Basic nutrition concepts applied to the needs of individuals across the life span, families, and communities.