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Buenos Aires

Courses with Argentine Students - Year 6 2008
General Nutrition

150
Language Level: Advanced
General Nutrition
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Course taken with: Primarily Local Students
University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Course Description

Area of Study

Natural Sciences

Hours & Credits

150

Hours of Instruction

10

Semester Credit Units

15

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Advanced
Prior to enrolling in courses at this language level, students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of four semesters (or six quarters) of college-level Spanish at their home university in the U.S.

Overview

Functions of nutrients in normal physiological situations and in the individual. History of alimentation, nutritional requirements and recommendations, energy, its utilization and measurement. Selecting foods based on their nutritional, psychological and cultural value. Proteins, sources, values, carbohydrates, lipids, mineral, vitamins, alimentation during pregnancy and lactation. Alimentation for children, the elderly and athletes.