Food & Nutrition
Foods and Nutrition includes the study of human metabolism, foods and other forms of nutrient delivery that support human health, factors that can affect nutrient availability, the food supply and human health behaviors.
Abstract
Foods and Nutrition includes the study of human metabolism, foods and other forms of nutrient delivery that support human health, factors that can affect nutrient availability, the food supply and human health behaviors. Critical inquiries are made into how food and nutrition are marketed and how nutrition recommendations are developed. At PCC, Foods and Nutrition offerings include 100-level courses: Personal Nutrition which emphasizes basic nutrition principals and personal health behaviors as well as an applied nutrition course Everyday Cooking; and a 200-level course: Nutrition tailored to students pursuing careers in the life sciences and allied health.