NUT 2040-3 Introduction to Nutrition (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: satisfaction of the General Studies Level I Mathematics course requirement, ENG 1020, and high school chemistry or permission of instructor

This course is a study of essential nutrients and their function in promoting total well-being of the individual. Necessary food requirements are analyzed and ways of satisfying these requirements are identified. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

NUT 3080-3 Maternal and Child Nutrition (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge about the physiological, psychological, sociological and cultural factors which influence nutritional needs and eating habits of the growing family. Nutrient requirements, dietary planning guidelines and techniques for assessing the nutritional status will be presented for the following developmental levels: the pregnant and lactating woman, the infant, the preschool and school-age child, and the adolescent.

NUT 3100-3 Nutrition and Aging (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the physiological, psychological and socioeconomic changes which accompany aging and their impact on the dietary practices of the aging population. Nutritional education relevant to the older citizen is emphasized, including identification of community resources available to support older citizens in augmenting their food choices.

NUT 3200-3 Nutrition and Sports Performance (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to enable the student, through application of the basic principles of nutrition, to improve his/her health, fitness, and physical performance within the limits set by genetic endowment and level of training.

NUT 3210-3 Community Nutrition (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to increase student's knowledge in the area of the nutritional status of the individual and family in the community. Nutrition services and programs available in the community will be discussed as well as socioeconomic facts, government programs, and legislation's influence upon health.