Prerequisite: CHEM 2110 OR CHEM 2010 OR ANY BASIC CHEMISTRY I. This course presents the foundational principles of nutrition for the maintenance of health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan. Discussion of essential nutrients, dietary sources, absorption and digestion of food/nutrition are presented. The impact of culture, religion, economic status and lifestyle choices are considered. Medical nutrition therapy is introduced as it relates to the management of common chronic disease states.