NURS 240 Nutrition

3 credits, Fall and Spring

Examines the effect of nutritional status, food habits and food consumption on human health. Nutritional requirements at different stages of human development and various nutrients contained in representative food categories are covered. Techniques and procedures for the application of nutrition knowledge in the context of socioeconomic factors and consumer concerns are discussed. Specific application to nursing care is described.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the nursing major; BIO 113 and CHEM 110.