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Course No: NUTR.2100-012; SIS Class Nbr: 2694; SIS Term: 2540
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This course is an introductory course to the science of nutrition as it applies to everyday life and health. Focus will include the six major nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water and their importance in the human body. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism in the human body will be introduced. The course will also examine energy balance and weight management as they relate to nutrition and fitness. The impact of culture, demographics and ethnicity on nutritional intake will be discussed. Students will explore the relationship between nutrition and health through laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Anti-Req: Course is not for College of Health Science Majors.
- Core Codes: SCL
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Mary Keyes
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- M,W-Th | 1:00 PM-3:20 PM ET
- 2016 Summer: May 16 to Jun 27
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1020
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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