NUTR 249 - PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
- Recent Professors
- Elisabeth Deswart
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
- Class Size
- 45 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of NUTR 249
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- Identifies the science and history of plant-based nutrition, health promotion, and environmental sustainability. Examines the sources and functions of plant phytonutrients and fibers, and how the body utilizes and benefits from them. Describes how food choice can promote sustainable food industry, public policy, health, and equity. Explores plant-based sustainable eating from meal planning to shopping, storage, and preparation.