2024 - 2025 DCC Catalog 
  
    May 16, 2024  
2024 - 2025 DCC Catalog

HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition


Credit Hours: 3

Introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition and its impact on personal wellness. Emphasizes an evidence-based approach to various topics, such as the nutrient components of food, the components of a healthy eating pattern, and the relationship between diet and health. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through documented written reports.

Prerequisites:
EDE 10 is a pre-requisite. Students must complete EDE 10 or have equivalent placement before taking this course.

Lecture Hours: 3