Exercise and Sport Studies 250 - NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Spring
2016
01
4.00
Barbara Brehm-Curtis
TTh 10:30-11:50
Smith College
40955-S16
SEELYE 110
bbrehm@smith.edu
An introduction to the science of human nutrition. We study digestion, absorption and transportation of nutrients in the body, and the way nutrients are used to support growth and development and maintain health. We also examine how personal dietary choices affect nutritive quality of the diet and the health of an individual. The relationship between diet and health is explored throughout the course. Special topics include diet and physical fitness, weight control, vegetarianism and women's nutrition concerns. High school chemistry recommended but not required.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.