NFM 225 - Nutrition

Previous coursework in biology is helpful.

Course Description: Covers chemistry of nutrients, digestion, absorption, and utilization in the body. Studies optimal diets, diet fallacies, diet disorders, and how nutrition affects health and disease.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Describe and apply knowledge of the general properties of the major nutrients and their effect on basic health.
• CLO#2: Apply nutrition knowledge to personal eating habits, informed food choices, and healthy diet planning.
• CLO#3: Explain the major body processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion.
• CLO#4: Explain how foods act as sources of energy and the general principles of sensible weight management.
• CLO#5: Apply scientific reasoning in evaluation of current fads and fallacies, advertisements, practices in enrichment and fortification, labeling and supplementation. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#6: Explain the role of nutrition in disease prevention and dietary management.