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| Nutrient Metabolism | |||
| NUTRIENT METAB | |||
| CLASS CODE: | HFED 200 | CREDITS: 3 | |
| DIVISION: | EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | HOME & FAMILY EDUCATION | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | Nutrient oriented study of nutrition facts and principles; metabolic consequences of nutrient intakes; techniques of communicating valid nutrition concepts. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Winter only | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | The Basis for a Healthy Diet; Nutrient Needs; The Exchange System; Library Resources; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Protein; Vegetarian Diet; Digestion; Absorption; Metabolism; Energy Balance; Body Composition; Weight Control; Vitamins; Water and Electrolytes; Minerals | ||
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | 1. Use information technologies to identify appropriate current nutrition research and knowledge. 2. Assess the nutritional adequacy of a dietary intake using ADA exchanges and computer dietary analysis. 3. Describe the macro- and micro- nutrients, their functions in the body, their deficiencies, toxicities and concerns. 4. Describe the role of food in promotion of a healthy lifestyle. |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | Exams; Dietary evaluation; Nutrition file; Presentation; Class assignments | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | HFED 100 and Chem 101 or Consent of Instructor | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2001 | ||