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2025-2026 LCC College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 LCC College Catalog
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PFHW 123 - Human Nutrition


3 Credit Hour(s) / 3 Billing Hour(s)
General Education Category: MTA Natural Sciences Non-Lab

An introductory course in human nutrition. Topics include digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biological functions of nutrients; nutrition needs throughout the life cycle; relationship of nutrition and eating patterns to health and disease; individual and societal influences on food choices; and the role of government in food safety and security.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): None
Placement Scores: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6
Recommended: BIOL 145  or equivalent
Course Note: None



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