BIO 0235 - NUTRITION

Institution:

Rosemont College

Subject:

Description:

This course is a study of food and its importance for sustaining life as well as its impact on health. Students will develop an understanding of the various nutrient classes and their actions within the human body for the maintenance of homeostasis. Case study analysis of diseased states resulting from nutritional imbalances will be employed to further emphasize the role of nutrition in normal physiological functioning. Students will use their newly acquired nutritional knowledge to evaluate their own diets as well as physical activity levels and then make recommendations for improvement. Additional topics to be covered include: nutrition throughout the life cycle, food safety and global nutrition.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 0102 Life Science I; BIO 0103 Life Science II is not a prerequisite but is highly recommended; POI.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rosemont.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 527-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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