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Scientific Foundations of Nutrition

Division: Social and Behavioral Science

Department: Education and Family Studies

Course: HFST 1020

Title: Scientific Foundations of Nutrition

Description: Scientific Foundations of Nutrition is designed to introduce students to the science of human nutrition and inspire personal application of the principles taught. Concepts to be studied include the basic nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water), their chemical composition, digestion, metabolism, physiological function, dietary recommendations, food sources, and deficiency and toxicity symptoms. Obesity, weight management, energy balance, and food and water safety will also be covered.


Courses Taught Spring 2024

SectionScheduleInstructor
1020-N03Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-N01Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-N02Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-001MWF9:30 am-10:20 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-002MWF10:30 am-11:20 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-100TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-205TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa

Courses Taught Fall 2024

SectionScheduleInstructor
1020-N01Taught OnlineWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-N03Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-N02Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-001MWF9:30 am-10:20 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-002MWF1:30 pm-2:20 pmWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-100TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-101TTH11:00 am-12:15 pmWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-205TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-206TTH11:00 am-12:15 pmWilkinson, Klarissa