Nutrition 130H - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle
Spring
2016
01
4.00
Melissa Brown
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
66541
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 Freshman only