HSCI 3225

Students will learn the fundamentals of human nutrition, emphasizing macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and protein) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Students will explore the role of macro and micronutrients in regulating and promoting health. Students will review the nutritional requirements and dietary patterns of healthy individuals throughout their life spans and critically investigate the role of nutrition in the prevention of chronic illnesses as well as current nutritional challenges.