SCI/220T
Human Nutrition
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course introduces the basic concepts of human nutrition to highlight ways that students can integrate healthy nutrition into their lifestyles. Principles of digestion and absorption, the function of nutrients, lifecycle nutrition practices, disease prevention, diet modifications, and weight management are covered. Practical application of these principles to the students' lives is emphasized.
Prerequisites
None
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Human Nutrition
Apply knowledge of micronutrient functions to examples of maintaining health
Metabolism
Explain how macronutrients are broken down and absorbed in the digestive process
Digestive System
Identify the major organs and functions of the human digestive system