Nutrition (SCI140)
Issued by
Penn Foster
The course objective is to examine personal decision-making about nutrition and explores concepts related to nutrition science, exercise, human growth and aging, safety of food supply, and the global view on nutrition.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes, examinations, written papers, and discussion boards with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include audio visual materials, lecture, and discussion. The general course topics include nutrition and the human body; carbohydrates, fats and proteins; micronutrients, minerals and water; weight controls and nutritional needs; and life cycle, food safety, and global nutrition.