Nutrition 130H - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle
Spring
2013
D01
0.00
W 12:00AM 12:00AM
UMass Amherst
24564
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 Commonwealth College students only.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.