NU 0101 - Human Nutrition

Course Description

To provide an understanding of basic nutrition science to non-science majors and students with a limited scientific background.  Students will become familiar with: the principles of diet planning, government standards, and food labeling; the biological functions and food sources of each nutrient; energy balance, weight management, and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle; food safety issues; and current nutrition-related controversies.  This course meets the science requirement for undergraduate non-science majors. It is not acceptable for biology credit for biology majors.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: 

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – Bachelor’s Degree or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

Summer: None.

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.