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HECO 1322

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Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Course Key

7566

Course Rubric

HECO

Course Number

1322

Course Title

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Semester Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Course Classification

Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM)

Description

(3-3-0). This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.