BIO 240 Nutrition

Examines the effect of nutritional status, food habits and food consumption on human health. Nutritional requirements at different stages of human development and various nutrients contained in representative food categories are covered. Techniques and procedures for the application of nutrition knowledge in the context of socioeconomic factors and consumer concerns are discussed. Specific application to nursing care is described. Restricted to nursing majors. This course does not satisfy a minor requirement in biology.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Successful completion of the following required science courses: BIO 113, BIO 113L or BIO 113HL, BIO 203, BIO 222, and CHEM 110, CHEM 110L

Offered

Spring