# Nutrition (NUTR) courses

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20814/20885/20887/20815/20863

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

### NUTR 150 — Nutrition Science and Global Food Issues

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/fall-2026/nutr.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/spring-2027/nutr.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This introductory course explores the biological, chemical, ecological, socioeconomic, and political factors that influence nutrition, including global problems of food and nutrition. Topics include the digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, and storage of nutrients; the role of the gut microbiota; and how endocrine and immune systems shape hunger, appetite, and metabolic health. The course also examines the interactions between nutrients, genetics, and the environment. Students critically examine diverse eating patterns in the context of disease prevention, nutritional needs throughout the life span, and healthful food sources for essential nutrients and food groups. They also utilize computer technology to analyze dietary intake and evaluate nutritional status. Current topics in nutrition are critiqued using the scientific method. This course is intended for students majoring in nutrition, exercise science, dietetics, nursing, medicine, as well as anyone interested in deepening their understanding of health and nutrition science.

### NUTR 153 — Cultural Foods

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/fall-2026/nutr.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/spring-2027/nutr.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for CACM 150.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course examines the regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical and social influences on food patterns and cuisine, as well as how food is viewed as an expression of cultural diversity. Traditional foods of geographic areas and cultures, geographic factors in food availability, global food issues, dietary habits, religious influences and an overview of nutritional problems of ethnic groups are discussed and assessed. Connection is drawn between major historical events and how and why these events affected and defined the culinary traditions of different societies. Also presented are nutrition consequences of ethnic food choices, sanitation and safety practices, and applications of food and nutrition services. This course is for students interested in a career in nutrition, culinary, hospitality management, and those with an interest in ethnic cuisine.

### NUTR 155 — Advanced Nutrition

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** NUTR 150 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BIOL 107 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and CHEM 100 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and CHEM 100L with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or CHEM 152 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and CHEM 152L with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is an in-depth study of the functioning of nutrients in the basic life processes from a biochemical and cellular approach. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of certain diets in relation to disease, current legislation relating to nutritional issues, and consumer nutritional practices. This course is intended for Nutrition and Allied Health majors.

### NUTR 170 — Nutrition and Fitness

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/fall-2026/nutr.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/spring-2027/nutr.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

This course is a practical study of sports and nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the role of nutrition and enhanced performance. Students evaluate their nutritional needs during various stages of exercise. Topics include carbohydrate loading, use of supplements, determination of body composition. This course is intended for nutrition majors, athletes and all students interested in health and fitness.

### NUTR 290 — Independent Study

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 48-162 hours other
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Obtain Permission Number from Instructor
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of nutrition. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.