Introduction to Nutrition Science
ID 276
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
What are nutrients? How does the human body absorb and utilize nutrients? How is nutrition relevant to certain chronic diseases? What nutrients are linked to malnutrition in the United States and globally? What are the principles of a healthy dietary pattern? This foundational nutrition science course answers these and other nutrition-related questions. Topics covered in the course include digestion and absorption of nutrients; macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fats); micronutrients (water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, minerals); macronutrient metabolism; water and electrolytes; global nutrition and chronic disease and nutrition; and understanding different study designs utilized in nutritional research. Students will practice critically evaluating nutrition information and research.
Students are required to attend a limited number of online, live sessions over the course of the semester.
Class Notes
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH-GEN
Wave 2 | MPH-GEN and MPH-EPI
Wave 3 | MPH-GEN, MPH-EPI, and approved petitioners
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/7/2027 11:00 AM - 1/17/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 1/18/2027 12:00 AM - 1/20/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 1/21/2027 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
MPH-GEN and MPH-EPI students do not need to petition to enroll. Other students may petition, with students in summer-focused and summer-only programs receiving priority for petition approval.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
