NUTRITION TODAY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Not open to students with credit for NUTR SCI 332 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the development of nutritional sciences knowledge and critically assess research findings. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the scientific method as it applies to nutritional sciences and analyze research methods in the field. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Evaluate scientific research reports and apply findings to personal dietary choices, considering equity and inclusion in accessing and acquiring food. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Investigate changes in human eating patterns over time and their impact on health, sustainability, diversity, and cultural traditions. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply tools for assessing balanced eating patterns to personal food choices, specific populations or case studies while considering traditional and cultural dietary practices. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Explain the mechanisms of digestive physiology and how they pertain to nutrient absorption and the generation and utilization of energy. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of basic nutritional concepts, including macronutrients, micronutrients, energy, and their sources, as well as their effects on health, while emphasizing diversity and an “all foods fit” approach. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the development of nutritional sciences knowledge and critically assess research findings. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the scientific method as it applies to nutritional sciences and analyze research methods in the field. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Evaluate scientific research reports and apply findings to personal dietary choices, considering equity and inclusion in accessing and acquiring food. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Investigate changes in human eating patterns over time and their impact on health, sustainability, diversity, and cultural traditions. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply tools for assessing balanced eating patterns to personal food choices, specific populations or case studies while considering traditional and cultural dietary practices. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Explain the mechanisms of digestive physiology and how they pertain to nutrient absorption and the generation and utilization of energy. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of basic nutritional concepts, including macronutrients, micronutrients, energy, and their sources, as well as their effects on health, while emphasizing diversity and an “all foods fit” approach. Audience: Undergraduate