NUTR 512. Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals.
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NUTR 512
Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An overview of the use of herbal medicines and food phytochemicals and the benefits and risks of their consumption. The physiological basis for activity and the assessment of toxicity will be presented. Current practices relating to the regulation, commercialization and promotion of herbs and phytochemicals will be considered.
- Fall
- 3 lectures and a project
- Prerequisites (Undergraduate): FDSC 211 or LSCI 211 or BIOL 201 or BIOC 212
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