Introduction to the science of human nutrition and the relationship of food and nutrients to health and disease. Topics covered include digestion, and functions of macro and micro nutrients as well as current recommendations for nutrient intake. We will also discuss energy balance and weight control. (Gen.Ed. BS)

Introduction to the science of human nutrition and the relationship of food and nutrients to health and disease. Topics covered include digestion, and functions of macro and micro nutrients as well as current recommendations for nutrient intake. We will also discuss energy balance and weight control. (Gen.Ed. BS)

Introduction to the science of human nutrition and the relationship of food and nutrients to health and disease. Topics covered include digestion, and functions of macro and micro nutrients as well as current recommendations for nutrient intake. We will also discuss energy balance and weight control. (Gen.Ed. BS)

Introduction to the science of human nutrition and the relationship of food and nutrients to health and disease. Topics covered include digestion, and functions of macro and micro nutrients as well as current recommendations for nutrient intake. We will also discuss energy balance and weight control. (Gen.Ed. BS)

History of nutrition; career options and decision-making alternatives; professional societies and their roles; introduction to the faculty, curriculum, and facilities of the department.

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. (Gen.Ed. BS)

This class is designed to help you reflect and integrate what you have learned from your nutrition coursework as well as that from your Gen Ed courses and other experiences that have contributed to your development on the way to your final year at UMass. The goal of this course is for students to develop insight into the epidemiologic, physiologic, biochemical and nutritional complexities of major diet-related diseases in the United States. It satisfies the Integrated Experience requirement for BS-Nutrition majors.

This course introduces students to the professional conventions of dietetic medical nutrition therapy notes. We will also discuss the profession of dietetics, and nutrition and health care public policy as it impacts the profession of dietetics.

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This course will provide students with the opportunity to reflect on and integrate their learning and experiences in General Education courses and courses specific to the nursing major into real-world experiences in nursing, through the lens of nursing research. Skills, attitudes and knowledge from multiple sources and experiences will be discussed and used as a framework for student reflection.