Human Nutrition
Denis M. Medeiros, Head
Professors E. Chambers, Grunewald, Holcomb, and Medeiros; Associate Professors Baybutt, Haub, Higgins, Peters, and Wang; Assistant Professors D. Chambers, Kidd, Melgarejo, and Remig; Instructors Eaton, Jordan, Morcos, and Thomason; Emeriti: Professors Bowers, Caul, Clarke, Fryer, Koo, Newell, Reeves, Setser, and Tinklin; Associate Professors Harbers and Smith-Zabolio.
785-532-5508 Fax: 785-532-3132
E-mail: hnmail@k-state.edu
The programs in the Department of Human Nutrition focus on the nutritional and sensory properties of food; on the metabolism of nutrients; on nutrient requirements throughout the life span; on issues related to diet and health; and consumer behavior and nutrition education.
The Department of Human Nutrition offers two programs leading to a bachelor of science degree in human nutrition: nutritional sciences and public health nutrition. In addition the department offers a BS degree program in athletic training.
A dual-degree program in nutrition and exercise sciences is offered jointly with the Department of Kinesiology. Students earn a BS in human nutrition and a BS in kinesiology. This is one of the largest programs of its kind in the nation. The public health nutrition program is one of the few in the nation.
Students who want to become registered dietitians must take additional courses to meet the academic requirements of the American Dietetic Association (didactic program in dietetics or DPD). They will then become eligible to apply for an accredited internship. Interested students should contact the DPD program director during the semester they are enrolled in HN 400.
Specialized laboratories for sensory analysis and nutrition research are available for research and instruction. The department has an animal laboratory that is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). In cooperation with the College of Veterinary Medicine, animals housed and maintained in the laboratory receive veterinary care to comply with the current NIH guidelines. A nutritional assessment laboratory includes facilities for physical and dietary assessments.
Nutritional sciences (pre-medicine)
Bachelor of science in human nutrition
The nutritional sciences program emphasizes the biological and physical sciences and provides students with the background necessary to understand the function and metabolism of nutrients. The program provides an excellent foundation for students considering careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science professions. The curriculum is designed to meet academic requirements for entering medical school, dental school, or allied health professions.
| General requirements (64-65 hours) | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 300 | Expository Writing III | 3 |
| or | ||
| ENGL 516 | Written Communication for the Sciences | 3 |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking IA | 2 |
| or | ||
| SPCH 106 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities electives | 6 | |
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 8 |
| BIOL 450 | Modern Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 455 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Trigonometry* | 3 |
| or | ||
| Specified substitute* | 3 | |
| MATH 220 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| STAT 320 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| or | ||
| STAT 330 | Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| or | ||
| STAT 340 | Biometrics I | 3 |
| PHYS 113 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 114 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Professional studies (30 hours) | ||
| (Grades of C or higher required.) | ||
| HN 132 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 400 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 413 | Science of Food | 4 |
| HN 450 | Nutritional Assessment | 2 |
| HN 600 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 610 | Life Span Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 620 | Nutrient Metabolism | 4 |
| HN 630 | Clinical Nutrition | 5 |
| GHNE310 | Human Needs | 3 |
| or | ||
| FSHS 350 | Family Relationships and Gender Roles | 3 |
| Supporting courses (21 hours) | ||
| (Grades of C or higher required.) | ||
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 230 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 531 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 532 | Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHM 550 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| BIOCH 521 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOCH 522 | General Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| Unrestricted electives | 8-9 | |
| Total hours for graduation | 124 | |
| *If trigonometry was taken in high school, substitute computer science, statistics, or higher mathematics course (3-4 hours). | ||
Nutrition and exercise sciences
Bachelor of science in human nutrition
Bachelor of science in kinesiology
Nutrition and exercise sciences is a dual- degree program. Students complete a total of 148-154 credit hours and earn two degrees, one from the Department of Human Nutrition and the second from the Department of Kinesiology. Graduates of this program may pursue careers in health programs offered by hospitals, industries, wellness centers, public and private clinics, fitness camps, and athletic clubs.
| General requirements (80-86 hours) | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 300 | Expository Writing III | 3 |
| or | ||
| ENGL 516 | Written Communication for the Sciences | 3 |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking IA | 2 |
| or | ||
| SPCH 106 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SOCIO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| AMETH 160 | Introduction to American Ethnic Studies* | 3 |
| or | ||
| ANTH 200 | Introductory to Cultural Anthropology* | 3 |
| or | ||
| ANTH 204 | A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology* | 3 |
| Additional courses as specified in the General Requirements section for Arts and Sciences: | ||
| Humanities* | 11-12 | |
| (One course each in fine arts, philosophy, Western heritage, and literary or rhetorical arts.) | ||
| International studies overlay (1 course)** | 0-3 | |
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 8 |
| BIOL 455 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 230 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 350 | General Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOCH 521 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHYS 113 | General Physics | 4 |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or | ||
| MATH 220 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| STAT 320 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| or | ||
| STAT 330 | Elementary Statistics for the Social | |
| Sciences | 3 | |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 1 |
| Select two hours of the following: | ||
| CIS 102 | Introduction to Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications | 1 |
| CIS 103 | Introduction to Microcomputer Database Applications | 1 |
| CIS 104 | Introduction to Microcomputer Word Processing Applications | 1 |
| Professional studies (68 hours) | ||
| (Grades of C or higher required.) | ||
| Nutrition science (33 hours) | ||
| HN 132 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 352 | Personal Wellness | 3 |
| HN 400 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 413 | Science of Food | 4 |
| HN 450 | Nutritional Assessment | 2 |
| HN 600 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 610 | Life Span Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 620 | Nutrient Metabolism | 4 |
| HN 630 | Clinical Nutrition | 5 |
| GHNE310 | Human Needs | 3 |
| or | ||
| FSHS 350 | Family Relationships and Gender Roles | 3 |
| Nutrition science or exercise science (3 hours) | ||
| HN 635 | Nutrition and Exercise | 3 |
| or | ||
| KIN 635 | Nutrition and Exercise | 3 |
| Exercise science (32 hours) | ||
| KIN 220 | Biobehavioral Basis of Exercise | 3 |
| KIN 310 | Measurement and Research Techniques | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 335 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 336 | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| KIN 340 | Physical Activity in Contemporary | |
| Society | 3 | |
| KIN 345 | Psychological Dynamics of Physical | |
| Activity | 3 | |
| KIN 625 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| KIN 655 | Fitness Promotion | 3 |
| KIN 601 | Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| or | ||
| KIN 603 | Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| or | ||
| KIN 605 | Topics in the Biological Basis of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 600 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| or | ||
| KIN 602 | Gender Issues in Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| or | ||
| KIN 604 | Exercise and Mental Health | 3 |
| or | ||
| KIN 606 | Topics in the Behavioral Basis of Exercise | 3 |
| Total hours for graduation | 148-154 | |
| *Students may satisfy the social science requirement at the same time they satisfy the requirement for the international studies overlay or humanities (western heritage). | ||
| **See the College of Arts and Sciences basic requirements in this catalog. | ||
Public health nutrition
Bachelor of science in human nutrition
The public health nutrition curriculum includes emphasis on health promotion, as well as human nutrition.
Public health nutritionists develop community programs to promote nutrition and good health; educate people about the relationship between diet and health; conduct research on the psychological, cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues related to nutrition and health; or work with special groups who are at risk for nutrition-related health problems, such as pregnant women, infants, and the elderly. Opportunities are available with local health departments, community wellness programs, and agencies involved in international development.
| General requirements (65-67 hours) | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 300 | Expository Writing III | 3 |
| or | ||
| ENGL 516 | Written Communication for the Sciences | 3 |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking IA | 2 |
| or | ||
| SPCH 106 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SOCIO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| AMETH 160 | Introduction to American Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| or | ||
| ANTH 204 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Humanities elective | 6 | |
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 8 |
| BIOL 455 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 230 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 350 | General Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOCH 521 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or | ||
| MATH 220 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| STAT 330 | Elementary Statistics for Social | |
| Science | 3 | |
| Professional studies (36 hours) | ||
| (Grades of C or higher required.) | ||
| HN 132 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 352 | Personal Wellness | 3 |
| HN 400 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 413 | Science of Food | 4 |
| HN 450 | Nutritional Assessment | 2 |
| HN 600 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 610 | Life Span Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 620 | Nutrient Metabolism | 4 |
| HN 630 | Clinical Nutrition | 5 |
| GHNE310 | Human Needs | 3 |
| or | ||
| FSHS 350 | Family Relationships and Gender Roles | 3 |
| BIOL 330 | Public Health Biology | 3 |
| or | ||
| BIOL404 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| Unrestricted electives | 21-23 | |
| Total hours for graduation | 124 | |
Athletic training
Bachelor of science in athletic training
Mission
The CAAHEP-accredited athletic training educational program is a cooperative program housed in the Department of Human Nutrition with support from the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Upon completion of the program a bachelor of science degree is awarded.
The athletic training educational program prepares students for careers as allied-health professionals and prepares them for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination leading to certification and the credential of certified athletic trainer. Students in this program study the concepts and skills to properly manage the health care problems associated with physical activity. In cooperation with physicians and other health care personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, sports medicine clinics, and other health care settings.
All students complete 54-57 hours of general education requirements and 61 hours in professional studies, plus unrestricted electives to total 124 hours. Within the professional studies are practicum courses in athletic training where students participate in the clinical education aspect of the curriculum. Clinical education represents the student's formal acquisition, practice, application, and evaluation of the entry-level athletic training clinical proficiencies through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences under the supervision of a clinical instructor. The clinical experiences include the opportunity for students to apply related skills in the context of direct patient care at one of our clinical affiliate sites, which include area high schools, clinic, and collegiate settings.
A minimum of 124 credit hours is required for graduation.
Level of students within the program
Preprofessional
Before students are formally admitted to the athletic training program, they must undergo a period of guided observation in the athletic training rooms at K-State. This period allows students to make an informed decision about whether they wish to pursue athletic training as a career and it allows the staff athletic trainers to observe each student's work habits, knowledge, and abilities. Observation is conducted concurrently with the HN 120 and 121 courses. The student will be asked to work five hours per week with the various athletic trainers at K-State.
Admission policy
During the spring semester, students interested in seeking formal admission into the athletic training curriculum must apply to the program director. Applications will be considered based on the following criteria:
1. Completion of HN 320 with a grade of B or better.
2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better and at least a 3.0 grade point average in core classes.
3. Demonstration of competence on the entrance oral and written examinations during HN 120 and 121.
4. Completion of an application provided by the program director or website.
5. Completion of a physical performed by a physician.
6. Completion of technical standards available from program director or website.
This application process is competitive. Candidates will be evaluated by the entire athletic training staff and will be selected based on the criteria outlined above.
Transfer students
Transfer credit will only be received for HN 320 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. All other athletic training classes must be taken at K-State. Transfer students are required to complete the practicum courses at K-State.
Transfer students who demonstrate exemplary prior experience will be accepted provisionally to the athletic training curriculum. If, after the first semester, they demonstrate the qualities expected of athletic training students, transfer students will be accepted to full status.
Exemplary prior experience would be demonstrated by the following criteria:
1. Documentation of at least 500 clock hours of prior practical experience under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
2. An overall grade point average of at least 2.75 at the previous institution attended.
3. Completion of an equivalent of HN 320 with a grade of a B or better.
An application to the curriculum as well as documentation of the requirements must be provided to the program director prior to formal admittance into the athletic training educational program.
| General requirements (54-57 hours) | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 300 | Expository Writing III | 3 |
| or | ||
| ENGL 516 | Written Communication for the Sciences | 3 |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking IA | 2 |
| or | ||
| SPCH 106 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities electives | 6 | |
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 8 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHYS 113 | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or | ||
| MATH 220 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| STAT 320 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| or | ||
| STAT 330 | Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
Professional studies (61 hours)
| (Grades of C or higher are required) | ||
| Nutrition sciences (38 hours) | ||
| HN 120 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 2 |
| HN 121 | Introduction to Athletic Training Lab | 1 |
| HN 132 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 320 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HN 400 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HN 450 | Nutritional Assessment | 2 |
| HN 551 | Evaluation of Athletic Injuries of the Extremities | 3 |
| HN 552 | Emergency Procedures and Evaluation of Core Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HN 555 | Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training | 3 |
| HN 556 | Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HN 557 | Administration of Athletic Training Programs | 3 |
| HN 583 | Practicum I in Athletic Training | 1 |
| HN 584 | Practicum II in Athletic Training | 1 |
| HN 585 | Practicum III in Athletic Training | 1 |
| HN 586 | Practicum IV in Athletic Training | 1 |
| HN 587 | Practicum V in Athletic Training | 1 |
| HN 588 | Practicum VI in Athletic Training | 1 |
| HN 635 | Nutrition and Exercise | 3 |
| Additional integrative studies (3 hours) | ||
| GNHE 310 | Human Needs | 3 |
| or | ||
| FSHS 350 | Family Relationships and Gender Roles | 3 |
| Kinesiology courses (20 hours) | ||
| KIN 220 | Biobehavioral Bases of Exercise | 3 |
| KIN 310 | Measurement and Research Techniques in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 335 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 336 | Physiology of Exercise Lab | 1 |
| KIN 340 | Physical Activity in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| KIN 345 | Psychological Dynamics of Physical Activity | 3 |
| Unrestricted electives | 6-9 | |
| Total hours for graduation 124 | ||
Human nutrition courses
HN 120. Introduction to Athletic Training. (2). I, II. Introduction to athletic training for first year athletic training majors. Emphasis will be on sports medicine team, legal concerns, pre-participation physicals, basic principles of injury prevention, policies and procedures. Students must be concurrently enrolled in HN 121. Pr.: Athletic training majors only, and conc. enrollment in HN 121.
HN 121. Introduction to Athletic Training Lab. (1). I, II. Introduction to athletic training for first year athletic training majors. Students will be required to complete a competencies skill list with a passing grade. Clinical hours in the athletic training room will give the student the opportunity to use the knowledge, skills, and techniques learned in this course. The student must complete 50 clinical hours that do not count toward their practicum requirements, but are required for application to the professional phase of the Athletic Training Education Program. Students must be concurrently enrolled in HN 120. Pr.: Athletic training majors only, and conc. enrollment in HN 120.
HN 132. Basic Nutrition. (3) I, II, S. Concepts of human nutrition applied to personal food choices and health.
HN 301. Food Trends, Legislation, and Regulation. (3) II. Food laws, regulation, labeling, additives, and residues. Current trends in market forms, packaging, and utilization of various foods.
HN 320. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. (3) I, II. Principles and practices of treatment, taping, and care of minor athletic injuries. Pr.: KIN 220 or BIOL 340.
HN 352. Personal Wellness. (3) I. Impact of the effect of personal actions on lifelong wellness. Practical methods of assessing, maintaining, and improving behaviors to reduce the risk of illness and disability. Emphasis on developing skills to make informed, responsible health decisions. Pr.: Sophomore standing.
HN 400. Human Nutrition. (3) I, II. Nutrients, their function, metabolism, and relation to health and disease: the digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and storage of nutrients in humans. Pr.: CHM 110 and 111 or 210; BIOL 198; HN 132, or ASI 318, or consent of instructor.
HN 413. Science of Food. (4) I, II. Chemical, physical, sensory, and nutritional properties of food related to processes used in food preparation. Three hours lec. and four hours lab a week. Pr.: CHM 110 and 111 or 210.
HN 450. Nutritional Assessment. (2) II. Methods of nutritional assessment in humans to evaluate dietary intake and body composition; use of biologic markers of human nutritional status. One hour lec. and two hours lab a week. Pr.: HN 400, BIOL 340 or conc. enrollment in each. For HN and DT majors only.
HN 499. Problems in Human Nutrition. (Var.) I, II, S. Supervised individual project to study current topics or participation in research. Pr.: Six hours in HN and consent of instructor.
HN 520. Topics in Human Nutrition. (1-3) On sufficient demand. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 hours. Pr.: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
HN 530. Nutrition Education in Extension. (1) II. The process of and strategies for providing nutrition education outreach to diverse community audiences, including those with limited resources. Pr.: Any college-level nutrition course and junior or senior standing.
HN 551. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries of the Extremities. (3) I. This course is designed to familiarize the student athletic trainer with the principles of orthopedic assessment and to apply these principles to specific regions of the body. Knowledge gained in this course may be applicable to other individuals interested in health related professions, which require systematic examination of the body. Pr.: HN 320 with a B or better and BIOL 340.
HN 552. Emergency Procedures and Evaluation of Core Athletic Injuries. (3) II. This course is designed to familiarize the student athletic trainer with the procedures of emergency management of athletic injuries and to apply these procedures both on the field and off the field. The student athletic trainer will become familiarized with the principles of orthopedic and emergency medical assessment and to apply these principles to the core of the body. Knowledge gained in this course may be applicable to other individuals interested in health related professions, which require systematic examination of the body in emergency settings. Pr.: HN 320 with a B or better and BIOL 340.
HN 555. Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training. (3) II. The theory and application of various energy systems used in the treatment of athletic injuries. Practical experiences will be emphasized. Pr.: HN 320 with a B or better, PHYS 113, and BIOL 340.
HN 556. Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Athletic Injuries. (3) II. A study of applied rehabilitation and conditioning techniques used by athletic trainers. Pr.: HN551, KIN 330, and junior standing.
HN 557. Administration of Athletic Training Programs. (3) I. A study of issues affecting athletic trainers in their roles as administrators in the areas of role delineation, budget designs, legal aspects of sport, facility design, drug testing, and drug education. Pr.: HN 556 and senior standing.
HN 583. Practicum I in Athletic Training. (1). I. A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in HN 320. Pr.: HN 120 and HN 121, HN 320 or conc. enrollment, and BIOL 340 or conc. enrollment.
HN 584. Practicum II in Athletic Training. (1). II. A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: HN 583 with a C or higher, and conc. enrollment in HN 552.
HN 585. Practicum III in Athletic Training. (1). I. A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: HN 584 with a grade of C or higher, and conc. enrollment in HN 551.
HN 586. Practicum IV in Athletic Training. (1). II. A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: HN 585 with a grade of C or higher, and conc. enrollment in HN 555 or HN 556.
HN 587. Practicum V in Athletic Training. (1). I. A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: HN 586 with a grade of C or higher, and conc. enrollment in HN 557.
HN 588. Practicum VI in Athletic Training. (1). II. A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: HN 587 with a grade of C or higher, and successful completion of Athletic Training professional courses or concurrent enrollment in HN 556.
HN 600. Public Health Nutrition. (3) I. Public health nutrition issues for various segments of the population; nutritional components of community assessment, program planning, and evaluation; and policy issues pertaining to the nutritional status of the population. Pr.: HN 450.
HN 610. Life Span Nutrition. (3) I. Physiological and environmental influences on nutritional requirements; nutritional problems and eating patterns of age groups throughout the life cycle. Pr.: BIOL 340 and HN 400.
HN 620. Nutrient Metabolism. (4) I. Basic concepts of the mechanisms of actions, interactions, and the processes of cellular assimilation and utilization of nutrients in humans. Emphasis on the coordinated control of nutrient utilization among the major organs. Pr.: HN 400, BIOL 340, and BIOCH 521.
HN 630. Clinical Nutrition. (5) II. Nutrition in disease including physiological and biochemical basis of nutritional care, effects of disease on nutrient metabolism, diet therapy, nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Pr.: HN 450 and 620.
HN 635. Nutrition and Exercise. (3) I. The interrelationships among diet, nutrition, and exercise. Topics covered include physical fitness, weight control, nutrient metabolism during exercise, and athletic performance. Pr.: HN 132 or 400; KIN 310 and 335. Cross-listed with KIN 635.
HN 644. Women, Aging, and Health. (3) II. Risk factors for acute and chronic diseases, health concerns and interests, barriers to obtaining health care, public policies, and future research on women's health issues. Pr.: BIOL 198 and senior standing.
HN 650. Practicum in Human Nutrition. (Var.) I, II, S. Supervised professional field experience. Pr.: HN 450 and 600 and consent of instructor. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 hours.
HN 660. Nutrition and Food Behavior. (3) I, in even years. Focus on the physiological, environmental, cultural, and economic factors that influence the use of food. Identification of appropriate methodology to study these factors as well as programs to modify food behavior. Pr.: PSYCH 110 or SOCIO 211 or ANTH 200; and HN 400.
HN 701. Sensory Analysis. (3) I. Sensory analysis of appearance, texture, aroma, flavor; physiology of sensory receptors; laboratory and consumer panels; and interpretation of data. Two hours rec. and three to six hours lab a week. Pr.: STAT 320 or 330 or 340.
HN 702. Nutrition in Developing Countries. (3) I, in odd years. Nutritional problems in developing countries, including an analysis of factors which contribute to malnutrition, effects of undernutrition, methods for assessing nutritional status, and interventions to combat nutrition problems. Pr.: HN503 or 610.
HN 718. Physical Health and Aging. (3) II, alternate odd years. Focus is on the physiological theories of aging, the relationship between normal aging processes, and the major chronic and acute diseases of the elderly, and community health promotion/maintenance programs for older adults. Pr.: BIOL 198 and senior standing.
HN 735. Energy Balance. (3) I. Lifestyle, metabolic, and endocrine factors affecting energy balance and the development of obesity. Research methods to assess and apply energy balance data will also be discussed. Pr.: HN 620 or 635.
HN 741. Consumer Response Evaluation. (3) II, odd years. Evaluation of consumer attitudes and perceptions of products to provide quantitative and qualitative information for research guidance. Design and implementation of consumer questionnaires of guides for focus groups and interviews. Two hours lec. and four hours lab a week. Pr.: STAT 320 or 330 or 340.
HN 780. Problems in Human Nutrition. (Var.) I, II, S. Supervised individual project to study current issues. Pr.: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
HN 782. Topics in Human Nutrition. (1-3) On sufficient demand. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 hours. Pr.: Senior standing and consent of instructor.