Nutrition 130 - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle

Fall
2013
B
4.00
Claire Norton

M W F 10:10AM 11:00AM

UMass Amherst
35192
35148
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. This course is generally not for Nutrition majors. (Gen.Ed. BS). Please see scheduling notes/restrictions for nutrition majors.
Open to Nutrition Majors Only. This section is for Nutrition Majors only. Non-Nutrition majors should enroll in Nutritn 130-A
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.