2020-2021 University Catalog

NUTR-5002 NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND HEALTHY EATING THROUGH LIFECYCLE

This course provides information on what constitutes a healthy eating plan in general as well as specifically at each stage of the lifecycle. This course will also describe ways to achieve this type of healthy eating plan throughout the lifecycle. General nutrition information regarding food labels and how to interpret and apply this information for correct use by the general public will also be included. This course also describes, in great detail, how to assess for nutritional adequacy using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, environmental, and focused nutrition exam findings and information for a nutrition assessment and how to obtain such information in a clinical and/or wellness setting. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in an undergraduate chemistry, biology

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of C or better in an undergraduate chemistry, biology or physiology course