BIOL 125 - Nutrition GT-SC2

3 Credit(s)

A study of the fundamentals of human nutrition with emphasis on the impact of diet on health. Topics include the scientific method, evaluating nutritional information, the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the chemical nature and physiological roles of nutrient groups, principles of weight control, nutritional requirements at different life stages, eating disorders, food safety, and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. This course includes 3 hours of lecture per week.