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Active as of Fall Semester 2019



I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Principles of Nutrition

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HLTH 1520

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course will emphasize the basic principles of nutrition including: nutrient categories and roles; dietary standards and guidelines; food selection criteria for an adequate, balanced diet; nutritional links to health; global nutrition concerns; and, food safety. Current issues in nutrition, such as the role of nutrition (and exercise) in disease prevention, and seeking reliable nutrition information will also be incorporated.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test): Reading Score: 56

6. Prerequisite Courses:

HLTH 1520 - Principles of Nutrition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

HLTH 1520 - Principles of Nutrition

There are no corequisites for this course.