All FDNU Courses Through Senior Level. For Majors Only. All FDNU Courses Through Junior Level. Primarily food and nutrition majors are involved in developing understanding of the physiological and biochemical aspects of digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion of food nutrition. All Courses Through Junior Level.
Students solve problems of food handling on a large scale.
Activities such as practical experiences in planning preparing and serving food for large groups, calculation of food costs and the use of standardized recipes and institutional equipment are included. Students conduct food testing formulation and recipe analyses in relation to food preparation and produce development. Laboratory experiences, test kitchen procedures and demonstration techniques are included in the course. Senior Standing Students review the literature, write reports and make oral presentations on the physiological and biochemical aspects of digestion, absorption, metabolism and food nutrients.