HEALTH 263 Nutrition and Health

Review of the literature on the basic nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and water. Development of the skills necessary to analyze, evaluate and prescribe a dietary intake for weight loss, weight maintenance and weight gain. Study of the relationship between nutrition and disease in America.

Units: 3.00

Offered: (Fa,Sp,Sm)

UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: None

Lecture: Minimum 48 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Eligibility for MATH 090