Basic scientific principles as they apply to human nutrition, maintaining health and preventing disease are discussed.
Concentration is on the nutrient requirements of the human body throughout life.
Biochemical functions and interrelationships of nutrients are examined. Current nutritional controversies are evaluated. Students gain practical experience in evaluating nutritional data by completing a self-study project. This course is designed for the student who has no science background. Meets nutrition requirement for nursing majors at San Jose State University.