# Nutrition Science (NUTR) courses

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/24493

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### NUTR 110 — Introduction to Nutrition Science

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- **C-ID:** NUTR 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/nutr.md)

This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of scientific concepts related to the function of nutrients in basic life processes and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs, dietary guidelines, macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, absorption, metabolism, health, and disease prevention through a balanced diet. This course is appropriate for nutrition majors and health science majors, including nursing.

### NUTR 120 — Principles of Foods with Lab

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 45 Lecture, 27 Lab
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- **C-ID:** NUTR 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/nutr.md)

This course is designed for students majoring in nutrition to learn the application of food science principles with emphasis on ingredient function and interaction, food preparation, food preparation techniques, sensory evaluation standards, food safety and sanitation, and nutrient composition of food.