Description
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SCI 103
This course in nutrition is designed for students to gain knowledge of the basic elements of nutrition and nutritional needs in all age groups, meal planning, food economics and client teaching. Consideration of the cultural and psychological influence of nutrition emphasizes the psychosocial components of humans and adequate nutrition maintenance for health. Students learn the role of good nutrition and how it applies to self, family, client and the community. It will provide students with basic knowledge, to enable students to gain an understanding of the role which nutrition plays in the health and well being of an individual.