HEHP 188 — Introduction to Nutrition
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition and provides information for use in making dietary decisions. Topics covered include making healthy food choices, the connection between nutrition and chronic diseases, and behaviors related to healthy versus unhealthy choices. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and water and minerals are examined. Discussion will include digestion, energy balance, and the importance of physical activity and how nutrient requirements change as we age. HEHP 188 may provide a foundation for the more advanced Nursing Nutrition course. However, students enrolling in the AAS in Nursing program cannot use this course to replace NURS 174 : Nutrition. Code 1 course fee.