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BIO 7000 - The Biology of Nutrition


3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

Increased food processing, chemical additions to food, and the great variety of available foods makes it important to understand the basic ideas of modern nutrition. Such concepts as biochemical individuality as related to nutrition for optimum health are integrated with surveys of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Also studied are the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolic processes, food selection, special diets during illness, and safety of the food supply. Students analyze their own diet.
This course does not satisfy the Biology Major elective requirement.
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)



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