Exercise and Sport Studies 250 - Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and Health
Fall
2023
01
4.00
Barbara Brehm-Curtis
M W 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Smith College
ESS-250-01-202401
Seelye 208
bbrehm@smith.edu
An introduction to the science of human nutrition. Topics include 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, cardiovascular disease, body composition, bone health and vegetarianism. High school chemistry recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 30.