HTH 120 — Nutrition Science â
The science of nutrition and its relationship to health and disease. Scientific inquiry of the major nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their effects on human physiology and development from early childhood through advanced years. Includes: technological analysis of metabolism and body composition, cultural, social, and psychological influences on food selection and global health, and physiological processes related to the digestion and absorption of nutrients, scientific literacy of nutritional concepts to promote human development, health, and disease prevention. (Fall 2022)
Part of
- Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Associate in Science Pathway: Health, Sport and Exercise Science Degree Type: Associate in Science Curriculum Code: HSE.PED.AS
- Pre-Nursing, Associate in Science Pathway: Pre-Nursing Degree Type: Associate in Science Curriculum Code: SCI.NUR.AS
- Pre-Nutrition/Dietetics, Associate in Science Pathway: Pre-Nutrition Degree Type: Associate in Science Curriculum Code: SCI.NTR.AS
- Integrative Wellness Certificate Pathway: Integrative Wellness Certificate Type: Basic Curriculum Code: HSE.IWL.CERT
- Personal Trainer Certificate Pathway: Personal Trainer Certificate Type: Basic Curriculum Code: HSE.PTR.CERT
- Sports Conditioning Certificate Pathway: Sports Conditioning Certificate Type: Basic Curriculum Code: HSE.SCP.CERT