- Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of human nutritional needs and the role of nutrition in improving individual health and the societal economic impact of food choices.
- Relate technological advancements in medicine and food production to the advancement of the science of human nutrition.
- Explain the impact that the food industry has on human food choices and the subsequent relationship to health and disease at the individual, societal, and environmental level.
- Provide examples of past and present nutrient and diet trends in modern society and the positive and/or negative implications on human health and the earth’s resources.
- Provide examples of positive and negative interactions of humankind with microorganisms regarding sickness, health and food production.
- Address diet and nutrient issues and concerns for weight control, disease prevention, physical activity, food availability, and biotechnology.