Copyright: 2016

Course Code 8390

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 18 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Medical Sciences is designed to provide an opportunity for students to gain a basic understanding of nutrition. The course will enable students to identify common food sources of nutrients and the purposes of these nutrients in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Students will learn to apply principles of nutrition, including current dietary guidelines to his/her lifestyle and future careers.