Introduction to Nutrition Science
NUT 200
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 U.S. and globally? 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, chronic disease and nutrition, lifecycle nutrition. This is a required course for the MPH 65 Nutrition students and recommended for nutrition doctoral students without prior courses in nutrition. The course is open to students from other departments and programs with an interest in nutrition.
Class Notes
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | PhD PHS NUT
Wave 2 | Open Enrollment
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 8/13/2026 11:00AM – 8/23/2026 11:59PM
Wave 2 | 8/24/2026 12:00AM – 8/26/2026 11:59PM
Wave 3 | 8/27/2026 12:00AM – Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
**Cross-Registrants and Non-Degree Students will be enrolled on a space available basis after the enrollment deadline for the course
