BIOL 134 - Principles of Microbiology Lab BIOL 142 Introduction to Nutrition 3 Credits

Institution:

Raritan Valley Community College

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Description:

The fundamentals of nutrition, as related to health and disease during various periods of life and under different periods of stress, will be covered. Topics will include functions of foods and relation to health; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and food additives; food habits and beliefs; nutrition during pregnancy; preschool nutrition; nutrition during the school years; adult nutrition; examination of food fads; nutritional diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes; nutrition for athletes. Two hours of lecture and one hour of lecture-discussion per week.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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