Course Code
SSC209G
Course Credit
3
In this course, students will explore the role of nutrition in their own physical, psychological, and social development throughout the lifespan. Topics to be explored include tools for assessing the diet, designing a healthful diet, and sources of macro-and micro-nutrients. The physiological processes of digestion and metabolism of food and nutrients are reviewed. Finally, the social and cultural aspects of eating, food, and nutrition will be discussed, with an emphasis on the student's own experiences.