Nutrition for Health and Wellness
Kinesiology and Applied Health · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
KIN-1601 prerequisites
Taking KIN-1601 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- KIN-4601Nutrition for Sport Performance
Where KIN-1601 counts
Required by 3 programs:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course emphasizes basic nutrition information, especially as it contributes to informed decision-making by the consumer. Students are introduced to the major nutrients, Canadian nutrition standards and guidelines, and the role nutrition plays in optimal health, physical activity and disease prevention.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and KIN-2501.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.