NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE COURSES
NUT./FD. 1 PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PREPARATION
Units: 3 Transfer: CSU
Hours: 5 (2 lecture, 3 laboratory)
Principles and methods of basic knowledge of food science and food preparation techniques. Introduces time management, meal planning, food preparation and sanitation. Consideration goes to legal, social, and economic factors that influence food selection and consumption. Designed for family and consumer science majors as well as majors related to food science, culinary, and nutrition.

NUT./FD. 4 NUTRITION, HEALTH AND FITNESS (ALSO P.E. 4)
Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC*
Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 2 activity)
An educational interactive class on nutrition and fitness. Students design a health program for themselves which includes a nutrition eating plan and a fitness program.

NUT./FD. 5 FOOD PREPARATION FOR NUTRITION,
HEALTH & FITNESS
Units: 3 Transfer: CSU
Hours: 5 (2 lecture, 3 laboratory)
Principles and methods of healthy selection of foods based on current research and USDA dietary guidelines. Recipe selection, menu planning, food preparation, evaluation and analysis of healthy choices. Caloric value of menus based on health, nutrition, fitness and exercise of individuals.

NUT./FD. 10 NUTRITION
Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC*
Hours: 3 lecture
Fundamentals of human nutrition, with emphasis on the body’s use of food nutrients. Recommended for students interested in the scientific approach to the study of nutrition.

NUT./FD. 12 INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
AND METABOLISM
Units: 3 Transfer: CSU
Hours: 3 lecture
Introduction to the structure, type, and metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, and fat; the biological roles of vitamins and minerals. Discussion of energy utilization and obesity. Nutrition in relation to physical fitness and health.

NUT./FD. 28 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Transfer: CSU
Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study problems might include, but are not limited to, research papers, special construction projects, and research projects. May be taken four times for credit. See Independent Study page in catalog.

NUT./FD. 95 INTERNSHIP IN NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE
Units: .5-4 Transfer: CSU*
Designed for advanced students who are performing work in an area related to their college major in this discipline. Provides new on-the-job technical training under the direction of the supervisor, using equipment and personnel not normally available through the college. Must be currently enrolled in and complete at least 7 units including internship course units. May be taken four times for credit.