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Human Nutrition (CHPR 130)
HUMBIO
130
Instructors
Gardner, C. (PI)
Hussain, S. (TA)
Li, M. (TA)
Section Number
1
(HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 130. CHPR master's students must enroll in CHRP 130.) The study of food, and the nutrients and substances therein. Their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease. Emphasis is on the biological, chemical, and physiological processes by which humans ingest, digest, absorb, transport, utilize, and excrete food. Dietary composition and individual choices are discussed in relationship to the food supply, and to population and cultural, race, ethnic, religious, and social economic diversity. The relationships between nutrition and disease; ethnic diets; vegetarianism; nutritional deficiencies; nutritional supplementation; phytochemicals. CHPR master's students must enroll for a letter grade. Enrollment limited to students with sophomore academic standing or above. Prerequisites: Human Biology Core or Biology Foundations or consent of instructor.
Grading
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Requirements
WAY-SMA
Units
4
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Course Tags
Resources, Environment, and Energy Policy - Electives
Academic Year
Quarter
Spring
Section Days
Tuesday Thursday
Start Time
9:30 AM
End Time
11:20 AM
Location
200-030