MECC Offers Health & Fitness Course

Big Stone Gap — Are you interested in improving your eating habits and personal wellness? Mountain Empire Community College will offer HLT 138 – Principles of Nutrition as a one-credit online course beginning October 18. Students will study the nutrient components of food, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. The course will provide a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. Senior citizens may qualify for a tuition waiver for this course. For more information or to enroll, call 276.523.7474.