Nutrition Courses

Nutrition 210 - Nutrition

Offered every Fall and Spring Semester at the North County and SLO campuses
Occasionally offered during Summer Semester

Do you know what you are eating? In this course, you will use software to analyze the foods that you eat. What is the truth about fast food? What are the symptoms for eating disorders? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in Nutrition 210.

Nutrition 211- Introduction to Nutrition for Health Professionals

This course is only taught online
Offered every Fall and Spring Semester

How do your food choices affect your risk of developing chronic diseases? What are the most effective ways to lose weight permanently? How does the process of aging impact nutritional needs? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in Nutrition 211.

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Nutrition 218 - Maternal and Child Nutrition

This course is only taught online
Offered every Fall and Spring Semester
Occasionally offered during Summer Semester

What nutrients are needed during pregnancy and what are the best foods to provide them? What are the details about breast feeding and breast milk? What are healthful snacks for children? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in Nutrition 218.

Nutrition 222 - Cultural Aspects of Food

This course is only taught on the North County campus
Offered every Spring Semester

What are the traditional foods of various cultures around the world and how do they affect what we eat in the United States? How do religion and health beliefs affect food customs? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in Nutrition 222.

Nutrition 230 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Offered online during Fall Semester
Offered in the classroom during Spring Semester

What is the #1 ergogenic aid for athletes? What is the #1 cause of fatigue in sports? What should the ratio of carbohydrates, fat and protein be for maximum athletic performance? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in Nutrition 230.