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2015-2016 University Catalog

NUTR 295 - Introduction to Nutrition

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Introduces students to nutrition as a scientific discipline, providing a working knowledge of basic nutrition including the sources and functions of the nutrients, the components of a healthy diet, and the relationship between diet and overall health. Students will learn about the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, and several ‘hot topics’ in the field of nutrition.

Fulfills Mason Core requirement in natural science (nonlab).

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer