Course Description
NTR 161(3-0-3)
Introduction to Human Nutrition
This course is designed to explain the role of nutrition in
health maintenance. The food sources, functions and
interrelationships of the six major nutrient categories are
discussed as well as energy requirements and balance. The
principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle are
applied to nutritional assessment, menu planning and food
preparation.
This course is not acceptable as a science or liberal arts
course.
PR: two years of high school science
