HLSC 2825U – Nutrition and Health

This course introduces the principles of food and nutrition as they relate to health and health promotion across the life cycle. Topics covered include dietary standards and guidelines, food sources of nutrients, energy balance, weight management, chronic disease prevention and management, and emerging topics in nutrition. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and use of credible nutrition resources.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1201U or HLSC 2202U
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 2820U