This Introduction to Nutrition course explores the types of nutrients our body needs, and how the body uses nutrients. Students will apply these ideas and concepts to developing a healthy eating pattern. They will understand how food choices and physical activity contribute to overall health and wellness. Lab will allow students to apply the fundamentals and math skills to various aspects and current trends in nutrition in regard to food and its relationship to health and disease states. (offered fall semester only) Prerequisite: MAT007 or equivalent. Corequisite: DTE103. Minimum grade of C required to advance to next course in the program sequence. (3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) Offered on: E / 4 cr. hrs.