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HUMAN NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

NUTRSCI 332
Course Description

Biochemical and physiological basis of the nutritional requirements of humans.

Prerequisties
Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
2.89

-3.09% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.12%

-0.36% from Historical

A Rate
21.18%

-18.74% from Historical

Class Size
85

-18.79% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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