Nutrition 130H - Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyle

Spring
2017
01
4.00
Zhenhua Liu
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
17511
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 and Sophomores only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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