Digestion, absorption and metabolism of the nutrients, food sources of nutrients, regulations governing addition of nutrients, and the processing, modification and safety of foods will be discussed. C Acquire knowledge of the human requirements for nutrients. C Define the role of energy nutrients, carbohydrates, fats and proteins in human nutrition. C Describe digestion, absorption and transfer of nutrients. C Relate metabolism of energy nutrients to energy balance and weight management.
C Describe the functions of vitamins and water and minerals, at the cell level.
C Interpret the regulations, practices and policies in food production, preservation, safety, and labeling laws. Attendance and Students participation in discussions is essential and will be considered for determination of final grade. Students will prepare a report of their attempt at and the result of changing the bad nutritional habit of one individual and present it to the class. There will be no extra credit assignments available. Please do not ask for one.