FCS 340    Nutrition    3 Units

Same As: NUTRI 300
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 or ESL 114; and MATH 34; with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study the basic principles of nutrition, sources and functions of the nutrients in all stages of the life cycle, nutrition as a world problem, and consumer problems related to food. Course topics such as weight loss, sports nutrition, food safety, the diet-disease relationship, global nutrition, and analysis of special nutritional requirements and needs during the life cycle, are emphasized. An evaluation of personal dietary habits using current dietary guidelines and nutritional assessment methods will also be completed to help students access their own nutritional health.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          05:30PM-08:40PM   LEC   S.Samarron           Downtown DT 104      15939
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.