Define how daily food choices can help or harm the body's health over time
Explore characteristics of a healthy diet along with cultural and other influences on human food choices
Compare and contrast major types of carbohydrates, fats, amino acids, and proteins
About this course:
This course provides students with a background in the basics of nutrition and stresses the link between nutrition practices, health, disease and exercise performance. Topics include macronutrient needs; vitamins, minerals and other supplements; energy balance; weight control; the effects of nutrient excesses and deficiencies on performance; ergogenic aids; eating disorders; and how to recognize nutrition practices that may require professional referral. Students also gain practical knowledge through understanding nutrition labeling and evaluating literature.
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2025. Internet access required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Nutrition : Concepts and Controversies
ISBN 9780357727751
Spring 2025 Schedule
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Tuesday 5:30PM - 8:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025. Internet access required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to fitness@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Schedule
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Tue Apr 1, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Apr 8, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 20, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 27, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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