SC 203 - Nutrition and Human Health

Institution:

Emerson College

Subject:

Description:

Provides an understanding of the processes of life through an understanding of how nutrition, health, and life science are interrelated. Principles include the structure and function of nutrients, the digestive system, food composition, diet analysis, and nutritional roots of disease. Nutrition is related to overall fitness and changes over the life cycle. Emphasis placed on understanding nutrition for optimal health and on the study of nutrition as a means for understanding the scientific process.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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