NUTRI 480

Nutrition Honors

This is an enriched study of nutrition for honors students. This course will examine dietary nutrients and their physiological functions, and their relationship to chronic diseases. Current issues such as food safety, vegetarian diets, world hunger, trans fats, and vitamin and mineral supplementation are examined. Students analyze and evaluate their diets and physical activities using diet analysis software. Scientific research methods are studied in journal articles for weekly discussions. Debates encourage critical thinking from opposing points of view. Students will research and present portions of the course material. This Honors section uses an intensive instructional methodology designed to challenge motivated students. Credit will be awarded once for either NUTRI 480 or NUTRI 300. (C-ID NUTR 110)

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC