NUTR 125 Concepts of Nutrition Science

(4 credits) 

NUTR 125 introduces the basic concepts of nutrition.  You will learn about:

• functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals & water
• food sources of each nutrient 
• your own diet evaluation
• nutritional assessment
• energy balance and weight control
• nutrition and fitness
• how food choices can enhance health
• eating for the best athletic performance
• nutrition and how to reduce the risk of chronic disease 
• vegetarian diets
• eating disorders
• food safety

This course is a Natural Science Core course and meets all core guidelines; it is also the first course required for nutrition science and dietetics majors.

Check out a general syllabus for NUTR 125. 

A laboratory is required in conjunction with lecture for all students enrolled.  Laboratory facilities are housed in Ardolf Science Center and include a chemistry (ASC 131) and a food science classroom (ASC 143).  Specific laboratory topics include blood glucose experimentation, cholesterol testing, fitness and body composition evaluation, vegetarian food taste testing, nutritious submarine sandwich construction, and hemoglobin and iron status assessment.

For more information on NUTR 125 contact Amy Olson.

Link to NUTR125 Course web page for registered students (password required)