Nutrition Program
Nutrition Classes
NUTR& 101 : INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN NUTRITION
Credits: 5
Basic principles of nutrition across the lifespan. Details the digestive process,the digestion and absorption of macro and micronutrients including vitamins,minerals,and phytonutrients. Examines the role of nutrition in the maintenance of optimal health and disease prevention. Includes analysis of personal dietary habits and the components of a healthful diet. (NS)
Prerequisites
Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and P (2.0 or higher) in MATH 063/064 or equivalent.
NUTR 121 : NUTRITION IN HEALTHCARE I
Credits: 3
Nutrition in Healthcare I provides an introduction to nutritional concepts in healthcare with a focus on holistic assessment, health promotion and wellness across lifespan. The role of the nurse is emphasized.
Prerequisites
Requires admission to the nursing program.
NUTR 122 : NUTRITION IN HEALTHCARE II
Credits: 1
Nutrition in Healthcare II is the second in a series of three courses. In this course, nutrition concepts are applied to various chronic alterations in health across the lifespan.
Prerequisites
NUTR 121
NUTR 123 : NUTRITION IN HEALTHCARE III
Credits: 1
Nutrition in Healthcare III is the third in a series of three courses. In this course, nutrition concepts are applied to various chronic and acute alterations in health across the lifespan.
Prerequisites
NUTR 122.