BIO 3080 - Nutrition and Health Promotion

Institution:

Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours How nutrition impacts the health of the individual will be investigated. A biochemical, cellular, and physiological approach to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals and how the body responds to excess and deficiency of these foodstuffs will be addressed. Current topics include links between diet and various diseases; nutritional trends; weight management; food-borne illness; diet and exercise; how the diet affects arterial aging and the immune system; and nutrition myths and misinformation. Prerequisites: BIO2670, CHM1200, or CHM1310 and CHM1320. Meets General Education "Observation of the Natural World" requirement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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