This course will address all aspects of nutrition, physical and mental health, the enduring link between the three, and strategies to promote health in both areas.
For students of any major. Terminology used in medical sciences. Development of medical vocabulary.
Prerequisite: BIO 245 or BIO 350. An interdisciplinary approach promoting wellness and using discipline-specific processes to plan healthcare interventions. Perspectives from disciplines are explored emphasizing collaborative communication, teamwork, and client-centered care. Simulation labs included. Cross-listed with NURS 225.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L. Students who have taken high school chemistry may take CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L concurrently. For dietetics students and those desiring a focus on the science of nutrition. Functions, metabolism, and sources of nutrients will be studied applying recommendations and an evidence-based approach.
For students of any major. Investigation of the principles of nutrition as applied to humans. (LAC, gtP)
Prerequisite; FND 250 or FND 245. Nutrition applied to the various stages of life, from conception to the later years. Socioeconomic, psychological, physiological factors affecting food intake.