Nutrition prereq help?!

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Hey guys! I'm currently taking prereqs for Accelerated BSN programs. I need a nutrition class but unsure of which one I should take.....please help!!!!

1) [h=3]BIO 115 - Human BioNutrition[/h]Description: (Formerly BIO 111 / BIO 112) Nutrition is explored as an emerging science that combines biology and chemistry into an exciting field of specialization. This course is designed to explore the physiological mechanisms of nutrient metabolism and their interactions on human cellular biology. The characteristics and functions of nutrient groups are studied in their relation to their biological requirements and proper balance. Special attention is given to the relationship between an unbalanced diet, an altered metabolism and the disease process. Also considered are the unique biological features of each of the stages of life and their effect on nutrient requirements. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies.

SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 4

Department: Biology

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[h=3]BIO 209 - Nutritional Science I[/h]Prerequisites: BIO 109 and BIO 110

Description: Recommended for science majors, the course includes such topics as the digestion, absorption, and function of nutrients. Regulatory mechanisms that influence the requirements and metabolism of nutrients are considered.

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[h=3]NTR 198 - Nutrition for the Healthcare Professional[/h]Description: This course emphasizes general issues in the nutritional care and assessment of patients utilized by healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities. Topics include: Introduction to Nutrients, Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Nutrients, Life Cycles, Nutritional Assessment of Patients, Introduction to Diet Therapy and Nutrition Support Practices.

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[TD=class: ntdefault]Introduction to basic nutrition in which study of nutrients and food is applied to making intelligent food choices. Lab allows students to apply math and reading skills to various areas of dietetics and nutrition practice. (Offered fall semester only.) Prerequisite: MAT007 or equivalent. Corequisite: DTE103. Minimum grade of C required to advance to next course in DTE sequence. (3 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. laboratory) Offered on: E / 4 cr. hrs.

4.000 Credit hours

3.000 Lecture hours

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