BI 215 - Nutrition

Instructor: CPT Deanne L. Moosman
Location: Maury-Brooke Hall 314
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3

Designed to make students think about their food choices and the impact of those choices on their health. Basic concepts of nutrition including, nutrient digestion, absorption, and transport, energy balance, diet planning, and vitamin and mineral requirements will be discussed. Particular attention will be focused on the role of nutrition in the development of chronic diseases. Students will use computer software to analyze their diets and to develop balanced meal plans for themselves and others.