((.5 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE

Prerequisites: 10-12 grade. Successful completion of Living Environment/Biology

Nutrition Science courses focus on the examination of individual nutrients; their structure and function in the human body; nutrient composition of food; and selection of food to meet nutrient needs, maintain health and provide satisfaction. Topics covered include digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; vitamins and minerals; physical activity; nutritional needs throughout the life cycle; and evaluation of nutritional claims.