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 $830.00
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.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday 5:30PM - 8:30PM PT
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Instructor: Barak Volner
397260
Fee:
$830.00
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Notes

Required course in  Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 15, 2024.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
ISBN 9781337906371
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Tue Apr 2, 2024
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Tue Apr 9, 2024
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Tue Apr 16, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue Apr 23, 2024
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Tue Apr 30, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue May 7, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue May 14, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue May 21, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue May 28, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue Jun 4, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Tue Jun 11, 2024
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Summer 2024 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Suzanne Elizondo
398307
Fee:
$830.00
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Notes

Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2024.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 28, 2024
Course Requirements
Nutrition : Concepts and Controversies
ISBN 9780357727751

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Food Studies
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Exercise Science Fitness Specialist
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