BIO 2100 - NUTRITION

credits: 3.0
This introductory course offered to the general student body will present the fundamental principles of nutrition and the application of these principles to improve the nutritional status of individuals and groups. The problem and effects of dietary imbalances will be explored. We will consider energy imbalances, excessive fat intake, protein deficiencies, and potential for vitamin imbalances. We will discuss use and interpretation of recommended daily allowances, dietary fads, misleading advertising and use and abuse of vitamin supplements. Objectives: A) Define each of the essential nutrients in relation to classification, sources, basic digestion absorption, metabolism, and potential imbalances related to excess and deficiency; B) Identify the general characteristics associated with nutrient imbalances; C) Discuss the use of established sets of nutritional norms from and individual and national perspective, interaction between the internal and external factors in the nutrition process; D) Differentiate between undernutrition, and the U.S. Method of Instruction: Lecture, group, discussion and projects, audio and visual. Method of Evaluation: Mid-term, comprehensive final, dietary analysis, attendance, and class participation.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 1010 THE BIOLOGICAL WORLD I, or BIO 1020 GENERAL BIOLOGY I, or BIO 1022 GENERAL BIOLOGY II, or BIO 1110 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY, or BIO 1210 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I, or CHE 1010 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY, or CHE 1505 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I.