Apr 23, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
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NTR 300 - Fundamentals of Nutrition


(4-0-4)
(Prerequisites: BIO 201  and CHM 112 )
An overview of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals is presented in detail in this course. Students are familiarized with the biochemical principles related to the macronutrients and micronutrients. Other topics include medical terminology and the role of food in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. This course also covers the use of the food exchange system, and some of the basic principles of the dietary treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity.



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