HE 253 - Personal Nutrition

Institution:

Blue Mountain Community College

Subject:

Description:

Credits - 3 Lecture - 3 Orientation to the importance of a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol while high in complex carbohydrates and fiber. Emphasis will be on helping participants choose healthy, low fat foods while still enjoying their diets. The course will include an introduction to nutrients and their uses and food sources, as well as discussion of current topics including weight management, eating disorders, exercise, fad foods and diets, recipe modifications, and reducing risk of disease related to high-fat diet.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bluecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 276-1260

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.