This course focuses on principles of normal nutrition throughout the life cycle. Emphasis is placed on the basic nutrients and how they are used by the body. The economic cultural and psychosocial implications of food and eating are also studied. The natural sciences and allied health divisions of the college strongly recommend that CHEM 1406 be the first course in the pre-nursing/pre-MLT sequence and be taken prior to enrolling in BIOL 2401. The topics covered in CHEM 1406 serve as a foundation to the following courses: Nutrition  A & P I and A & P II  Microbiology (CHEM 1406 pre-requisite)
Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
