ES 2500:Principles of Nutrition

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Exercise Science Interest/ Major, or Public Health Education Interest/ Major, or Sport Management Major, or Integrated Health Science Major, or Nutritional Science Minor
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principle of nutrition as needed for general health. Topics include the role of diet in the development and prevention of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.; macro- and micro-nutrient needs for optimum health; U.S. dietary guidelines (and international equivalents); tools to assist with menu planning; and dietary analysis.