May 09, 2025  
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2024-2025

DHY 105 - Nutrition

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Course Description: This course introduces the fundamental scientific concepts involved in human nutrition. The primary focus of the course includes the biological nature and function of nutrients and their effect on general, dental, and oral health at the various stages of life. Consideration is given to psychological and sociological influences on the human diet as well as concepts of food safety.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHE 131.
Note(s): Open to Dental Hygiene degree students only


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