BIO 220 - Nutrition

4.00 credits.

This course serves as an introduction to nutrition as it relates to biology and science. It focuses on the importance and role of the macro- and micronutrients and discusses how these nutrients are acquired and utilized by the body. In addition, the role of nutrition in the development, health and well-being of the individual is discussed. These concepts will be applied to personal health through nutritional assessment and dietary planning. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or permission of instructor. Hours: lecture 3, discussion 1. Fall semester.