BIO 204 - Nutrition

Institution:

Harcum College

Subject:

Description:

This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition. Sources and functions of nutrients, utilization of food in the body, nutritional requirements for various age groups, and rudiments of diet therapy are discussed. As matters of general interest, topics such as packaging and labeling of food, food poisoning and storage, food fads and fallacies, and comparing nutritional value versus cost in food buying are discussed with the aid of a series of projects.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.harcum.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 525-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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