AH 342A - Human Nutrition

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

A nutrition course for Biology/Allied Health majors which considers the major systems of the body concerned with digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients in the diet and the nutritional biochemistry and metabolism of dietary carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and micronutrients. Energy production and energy balance, proper nutrition for health and fitness, and the connection between diet and disease will be studied. This course will consider issues of personal and community health and nutrition, and will explore the particular nutritional needs of recreational and elite athletes with regard to performance and health. Discussions also include the impact of human nutrition on the environment. Prerequisite: AH 341A or BI 337A. Three hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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