DHYG 2110 — | BIOCHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION
FUNDAMENTALS FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST (30-0-2) Provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist’s role as a nutritional educator. Topics include: molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment. Prerequisite: Program admission