BIO 246 - DIET AND DISEASE

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Diet and human health are intricately linked. This course introduces students to the study of nutrition and how poor diets can lead to common diseases and disorders, focusing on those most prevalent in the United States. Topics include the structure and function of the six essential nutrients; the digestion, absorption, and metabolic pathways of the energy-providing nutrients; nutrient food sources and dietary guidelines; the relationship between diet and human health; and dietary needs throughout the lifespan. Students will also utilize available tools to analyze their own dietary intake.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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