Designed for students in nursing and other health professions, this course explores nutrition from a lifespan and population health perspective. Students examine major nutrient classes and their functions, the role of nutrition in health, disease prevention, therapeutic care, diet–drug interactions, and nutritional interventions for select conditions and diseases. Emphasis is placed on applying nutritional knowledge to personal, individual, and population health, including diverse and vulnerable populations. Community, national, and global nutrition challenges are also addressed, highlighting social, political, economic, and environmental influences on health outcomes.
Prerequisites
Semester Offered
Annual Spring Semester