FNH 126 - Human Nutrition

Institution:

Owens Community College

Subject:

Food, Nutrition & Hospitality

Description:

Focuses on the science of nutrition as it relates to maintenance of health. Introduces composition, functions, daily requirements, food sources, and clinical deficiencies/excesses of each nutrient. Covers the nutritional process of digestion, absorption and metabolism. Discusses individuals, populations and communities at risk for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease by relating specific disease entities to the dietary modifications. Covers basic principles of energy balance, weight control, sports nutrition and eating disorders. Introduces nutrient requirements throughout the life cycle. Provides tools to evaluate and analyze personal nutrition.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

https://www.owens.edu

Phone Number:

(567) 661-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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