Nutrition
11 courses · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
NUTR-25 Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measures or Math Placement Level 4 or higher
- Formerly
- FSS 25, HOEC 25
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- NUTR 110
This course is an introduction to nutrition science, integrating concepts and research from biology, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, and psychology to explain the interaction between nutrients and the human body. It explores the biological basis of nutrient standards and examines the effects of nutrition, behavior, and exercise on human health. Physical and biological sciences are connected to nutrition and physiological processes, exploring the interconnectedness of physical and life sciences in the context of real-world applications. This course may be taught in a distance education format.
NUTR-30 Health and Wellness Coaching
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to be a health and wellness coach. Emphasis is placed on effective coach-to-client communication techniques as well as the fundamentals of coaching structure, goal setting, and behavioral change techniques as they relate to health and wellness coaching. The course will cover the legal considerations, professional ethics, responsibilities, liabilities, scope of practice, and role of the health and wellness coach. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-35 Integrative Nutrition and Wellness
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Advisory
- NUTR 25 with a grade of C or higher
- Transfers to
- CSU
Integrative nutrition combines principles of medical nutrition therapy with integrative and functional lifestyle medicine to provide the science and application behind healthy lifestyle interventions for the prevention and treatment of chronic, lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Lifestyle medicine connects the science of physical activity, nutrition, stress resiliency, sleep hygiene, and behavior change to the advancement of the total person's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This course offers students the evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to instill healthy lifestyle behaviors in clients and patients. This course is intended for students completing certification in the Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-40 Weight Regulation: Biology and Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Prerequisite
- NUTR 25 with a grade of C or higher
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines the underlying physiology and behavioral aspects of weight regulation. It addresses the basic principles of weight management, nutrition, exercise, and behavior in an integrated approach. It takes a multifaceted, public health approach to examine all factors contributing to weight management issues including detailed coverage of treatment approaches and prevention strategies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-45 Applications of Health and Wellness Coaching
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54)
- Corequisite
- NUTR 30, or previous completion of NUTR 30 with a grade of C or higher
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course helps students enhance their coaching skills with practice sessions and instructor feedback. It also covers the ethical and legal implications of health and wellness coaching. This course is designed to provide students in the Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Program with practical experience in the field of wellness coaching. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-50 Youth Wellness Coaching
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces wellness coaching strategies tailored for adolescents and young adults, with a focus on motivation, resilience, and healthy habit formation. Students will learn evidence-based coaching approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, whole-person wellness frameworks, and trauma-informed practices. Emphasis is placed on fostering autonomy, supporting identity development, and facilitating group coaching methods that promote peer accountability and authentic conversation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-330 Health and Wellness Coaching
- Hours
- 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to be a health and wellness coach. Emphasis is placed on effective coach-to-client communication techniques as well as the fundamentals of coaching structure, goal setting, and behavioral change techniques as they relate to health and wellness coaching. The course will cover the legal considerations, professional ethics, responsibilities, liabilities, scope of practice, and role of the health and wellness coach. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-335 Integrative Nutrition and Wellness
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Advisory
- NUTR 25 with a grade of C or higher
Integrative nutrition combines principles of medical nutrition therapy with integrative and functional lifestyle medicine to provide the science and application behind healthy lifestyle interventions for the prevention and treatment of chronic, lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Lifestyle medicine connects the science of physical activity, nutrition, stress resiliency, sleep hygiene, and behavior change to the advancement of the total person's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This course offers students the evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to instill healthy lifestyle behaviors in clients and patients. This course is intended for students completing certification in the Health and Wellness Coaching Program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-340 Weight Regulation: Biology and Behavior
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Prerequisite
- NUTR 25 with a grade of C or higher
This course examines the underlying physiology and behavioral aspects of weight regulation. It addresses the basic principles of weight management, nutrition, exercise, and behavior in an integrated approach. It takes a multifaceted, public health approach to examine all factors contributing to weight management issues including detailed coverage of treatment approaches and prevention strategies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-345 Applications of Health and Wellness Coaching
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54)
- Corequisite
- NUTR 330, or previous completion of NUTR 330 with a grade of C or higher
This course helps students enhance their coaching skills with practice sessions and instructor feedback. It also covers the ethical and legal implications of health and wellness coaching. This course is designed to provide students in the Health and Wellness Coaching Program with practical experience in the field of wellness coaching. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
NUTR-350 Youth Wellness Coaching
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces wellness coaching strategies tailored for adolescents and young adults, with a focus on motivation, resilience, and healthy habit formation. Students will learn evidence-based coaching approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, whole-person wellness frameworks, and trauma-informed practices. Emphasis is placed on fostering autonomy, supporting identity development, and facilitating group coaching methods that promote peer accountability and authentic conversation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.