GNSCI 138 - Bio. Sci.: Nutrition & Life

Credits: (4)
This science course will introduce nutrition principles, computerized analysis, and food as medicine using evidence-based research that covers anatomy, physiology and biological processes. Students will analyze their own nutrient recommendations and nutritional needs & recognize the health impact these decisions make toward their future health. Traditional and current medical nutrition therapies will be read using scholarly research and evidence based libraries that focus on the chronic epidemics and pandemics the US population and government now faces including weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dental health, cancer and malnutrition. Labs will include computerized analysis of diet intakes, recipe evaluations of whole foods. Students will understand and develop critical thinking skills for reading and evaluating nutrition science research from both original and lay sources.