Lee University HSCI 191 Fundamentals of Nutrition Summer 2025, Start Date 05/13/25

This course is intended to introduce the study of food and its relationship to the well-being of the human body. Fundamental concepts in composition and nutritive value of food, how food is processed and metabolized in the body, and quantitative nutritional requirements for individual needs will be covered. The impact of social and economic factors in determining food availability and consumption will also be introduced.