BIO-2160 - Principles of Nutrition* (S) (3)

Prerequisite: Reading Placement or RDG-0800 or take one of the following: IRW-0900A , IRW-0900B , or IRW-0900C
Basic principles of human nutrition as applied to the maintenance of health and disease prevention are studied. Topics include nutritional requirements at different developmental stages: digestion, absorption, storage, and metabolism of major nutrients; energy balance and caloric requirements; and hormonal influences on metabolism. Also covered are examples of nutrition-related dysfunctions. This course is intended for students with an interest in health services. Credit for this course may be earned through departmental examination. This course satisfies the General Education Biological Science requirement.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Employ basic principles of nutrition, such as understanding the roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins on the body.

CO2 - Assess how the principles of nutrition relate to human ailments.

CO3 - Identify changes in dietary needs based on different developmental stages.

CO4 - Debate the credibility of sources when obtaining nutrition information, such as differentiating between peer-reviewed journals and wikis.