The Science of Nutrition

BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition

This introductory course is intended to provide accurate and scientifically sound information on human nutrition. Topics covered include food choices; the digestive system; metabolism; the effects of carbohydrates, fats and proteins on health; nutrition in various stages of the life cycle; vitamins and minerals; and the effect of diet in the presence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

System Requirement: Students taking BIO-208 are required to purchase the software “Diet Analysis Plus.”

Study Methods:
     Guided Study (BIO-208-GS) Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Feb 2010
     Online Courses (BIO-208-OL) Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Feb 2010
     e-Pack® (BIO-208-EP) Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Feb 2010
     FlashTrack Courses (BIO-208-FT) Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Feb 2010

This course is also available as TECEP® exam BIO-208-TE.

Semester Hours: 3

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