BIOL 2202 - Principles of Nutrition

Institution:

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

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Description:

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2 and 3. Prerequisite: CHEM11001 or CHEM1111 or BIOL1122 or BIOL2260. This course is a study of the fundamental principles of nutrition. This course will cover food composition, diet planning, utilization of food nutrients in the body and the requirements for nutrients in infancy, childhood, teen years, athletes, adults and the elderly. Also included are discussions about current trends in nutrition, the relationship of diet and disease, and cultural differences in dietary practices. Using the basic principles of nutrition, students will have a lab-like experience tracking, measuring, calculating and analyzing their diet and presenting the results in a written analytical report.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minnesota.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 736-1500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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