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The Biological Basis of Human Nutrition
NUT 202

Course Information

Description

This course teaches the biochemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the context of human disease. Contemporary topics are emphasized. Particular emphasis is given to current knowledge of the mechanisms that may explain the role of diet in the causation and/or prevention of ischemic heart disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cancer.

Class Notes

THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT

Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | PHS NUT, BPH
Wave 2 | Open Enrollment
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment

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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/7/2027 11:00AM – 1/17/2027 11:59PM
Wave 2 | 1/18/2027 12:00AM – 1/20/2027 11:59PM
Wave 3 | 1/23/2027 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

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 5
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Nutrition
Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Nutrition
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Audit, Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements Students outside of HSPH must request instructor permission to enroll in this course