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.

Terminology used in medical sciences. Development of medical vocabulary.

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.

Prerequisites

(BIO 245: with minimum grade of D- or BIO 350: with minimum grade of D-)

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.

Prerequisites

(CHEM 111: with minimum grade of D- or CHEM 111: with minimum grade of D- and CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of D-)

Investigation of the principles of nutrition as applied to humans.

Nutrition applied to the various stages of life, from conception to the later years. Socioeconomic, psychological, physiological factors affecting food intake.

Prerequisites

(FND 245: with minimum grade of D- or FND 250: with minimum grade of D-)