Introduction to Human Nutrition

PHYSCI X 451

This course provides background and practical knowledge of nutrition and its relation to health, disease, and exercise performance.

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Starting at $825.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Define how daily food choices can help or harm the body's health over time
  • Explore characteristics of a healthy diet along with cultural and other influences on human food choices
  • Compare and contrast major types of carbohydrates, fats, amino acids, and proteins

About this course:

This course provides students with a background in the basics of nutrition and stresses the link between nutrition practices, health, disease, and exercise performance. Topics include macronutrient needs; vitamins, minerals, and other supplements; energy balance; weight control; the effects of nutrient excesses and deficiencies on performance; ergogenic aids; eating disorders; and how to recognize nutrition practices that may require professional referral. Students also gain practical knowledge through understanding nutrition labeling and evaluating literature.

Fall 2022 Schedule

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Tuesday 5:30PM - 8:30PM PT
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Instructor: Mor Volner
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$825.00
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ENROLL BY: Sep 20, 2022
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Notes

Required course in Fitness Instruction Certificate. 

Enrollment deadline: September 26, 2022.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 03, 2022
Course Requirements
(Optional) Book: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
ISBN 9781133610113
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Tue Sep 20, 2022
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Tue Sep 27, 2022
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Tue Oct 4, 2022
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue Oct 11, 2022
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Tue Oct 18, 2022
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Tue Oct 25, 2022
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Tue Nov 1, 2022
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue Nov 8, 2022
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Tue Nov 15, 2022
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue Nov 22, 2022
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Tue Nov 29, 2022
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Food Studies
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Fitness Instruction
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