Nutrition 130H - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle
Fall
2013
01
4.00
Richard Wood
TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
35146
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 Freshman Commonwealth Honors College students only.