Nutrition 130 - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle
Fall
2013
BD01
0.00
TU 11:15AM 12:30PM
UMass Amherst
35193
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.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.