BIO 313 - Human Nutrition:From Science to Life

Institution:

Bentley University

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Description:

Covers the fundamental principles of nutrition science and its applications to personal health and fitness at different stages of the life cycle: the nature and sources of nutrients, their actions, interactions, and balance in relation to health and disease; the anatomy and physiology of ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and excretion of nutrients, their metabolites, as well as other components in food; the effects of nutrient inadequacies and excesses in our diets in relation to physical and mental well-being and the etiology of disease; the social, economic, cultural, and psychological factors that affect the dietary behavior of individuals and population groups; and associated local, national, and global nutritional issues and problems. Emphasis is placed on acquiring both scientific and practical knowledge of the essentials of nutrition with the goal of learning to think critically about nutrition issues as lifelong consumers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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