Nutrition 130 - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle
Fall
2012
B
4.00
Claire Norton
M W F 10:10AM 11:00AM
UMass Amherst
75902
75856
Introduction to the science of human nutrition. Relationship of health to food intake. Description, digestion, absorption, metabolism, interactions and functions of nutrients. Nutrient and energy requirements of young adults, athletes, older individuals. Nutrient deficiency symptoms. Body weight control. Eating disorders. Vegetarianism, other dietary preferences. Planning adequate diets that fit life-styles. Not for Nutrition majors. (Gen.Ed. BS)
Open to Nutrition Majors Only.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.