HSCI 235 - Nutrition and Health

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Health Sciences

Description:

This course will better equip students to evaluate and personalize nutrition information. Emphasis is placed on examining one's food choices and choosing diet and lifestyle patterns that promote health and meet personal nutritional needs. The course relates essential science foundational concepts to special topics in nutrition, explores the major functions of nutrients in the body and the role of nutrients in maintaining health. Additional topics include diabetes, eating disorders, choosing nutritional supplements, fitness and sports and the role of faith in health promotion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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