Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - BPK 110 OL01

Human Nutrition: Current Issues (3)

Class Number: 4802

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Oct 21, 2025
    Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 6, 2025
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Yuen-Fung Ng

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. The material is presented in a Canadian context to focus on nutrition practices and problems in this country. Students will gain an understanding of factors affecting food selection and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. Students will develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information on the subject of food and nutrition. Breadth-Science.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Department Undergraduate Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

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