HEA-261: Introduction to Nutrition

(Current Course Description)This course provides a basic introduction to nutrition. Students will explore nutrients and how they are used in the human body. A broad overview of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water will be presented. Students will study how to apply dietary guidelines and nutrition principles to their own food choices and how nutrient requirements are altered based on disease state, physical activity, and age. Prerequisites: ENG 112 or WRI 118, and four (4) hours in BIO or CHE is required. This course fulfills the Personal Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.(Proposed Course Description)This course provides a basic introduction to nutrition. Students will explore nutrients and how they are used in the human body. A broad overview of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water will be presented. Students will study how to apply dietary guidelines and nutrition principles to their own food choices and how nutrient requirements are altered based on disease state, physical activity, and age. Prerequisites: ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Personal Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.