Nutrition and Food
2 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
NUTR 115 Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGL 100 (Freshman Composition with Integrated Support) or ENGL C1000 (Academic Reading and Writing) or ENGL C1000H (Academic Reading and Writing - Honors)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of scientific concepts of nutrition relating to the functioning of nutrients in the basic life process. Emphasis is on individual needs, food sources of nutrients, current nutrition issues and diet analysis.
NUTR 120 Food and Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines the regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical, and social influences on food patterns, cuisines, and health and the perspective of traditional and contemporary food customs within cultures. Major emphasis on United States cultures, including Native American, Hispanic American, African American, and Asian American. Opportunities to explore personal cultural food experiences.