Nutrition 130H - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle

Fall
2016
02
4.00
Zhenhua Liu
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
77221
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 Honors College Students only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.