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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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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 6 - March 23

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Suzanne Elizondo

400874

Fee:

$850.00

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Notes

Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2025. Internet access required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 10, 2025

Course Requirements

Nutrition : Concepts and Controversies

ISBN 9780357727751