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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 1112 - Nutrition
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course provides an overview of basic principles of nutrition, as well as current problems and topics regarding both personal and world nutrition. Topics include contemporary issues such as food labeling, dieting practices, eating disorders, fitness, malnutrition, and nutrition throughout the lifecycle.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Identify and describe the functions, recommendations, and guidelines for nutrients.
- Describe digestion, absorption, transport, elimination, and metabolism of nutrients.
- Calculate energy requirements and discuss energy balance for health.
- Track and analyze personal nutrition.
- Evaluate the reliability of nutrition information.
- Discuss consumer concerns related to food safety.
- Discuss nutritional needs throughout the lifespan.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Major nutrients, their functions, and digestion and absorption
- Nutrition standards and guidelines
- Energy balance and weight control
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Eating disorders
- Nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle
- Diet and health
- Malnutrition
- Factors that influence eating habits
- Food safety
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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