Studies the principles of physical and chemical properties of food. Food evaluation, analyses, and processing. Prerequisite: NDS 160; Pre/Co-requisite: CHM 342.

A comprehensive coverage of food protection practices focused on prevention that includes high-risk populations, active managerial control, and crisis management. Prerequisite: NDS 160 or NDS 261 or signed Environmental Health & Safety major.

Techniques of institutional food preparation and service using a wide variety of equipment. Service to the institution's target population will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NDS 160; Co-requisite: NDS 364.

Principles of normal nutrition as related to the health of all age groups. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: Dietetics major or Junior-standing. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

Study of women's health concerns and nutritional needs. This course focuses on basics of healthy living and common major conditions that affect women's health. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Contemporary nutritional issues, fads and myths reviewed under current research. This course focuses on current issues in nutrition research and proposes healthy behavioral lifestyle strategies. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Nutritional needs across the life span. Introduction to nutritional assessment methods, the physiological basis for nutritional recommendations, and evaluation of nutrition-related research. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Nutrient utilization by athletes and active individuals. Analysis of the interaction among macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary supplements, and fluids for optimal exercise performance. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

This course covers the latest research related to women's nutritional requirements throughout their reproductive years including pre- conceptual, antenatal and postnatal period, and infant nutritional requirements. Prerequisite: NDS 370.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.