HSCS 2210 Basic Nutrition

The role of food and nutrition in the health and well-being of the individual and family is examined. Sources of nutrients, nutritional requirements and dietary recommendations are studied as well as fundamentals of digestion, absorption, transport, function and metabolism, nutrient deficiency and toxicity.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 2100.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall — Online: fall, spring, summer

Student Learning Outcomes

	Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome:	How student achievement of each outcome is assessed:
1.	Utilize findings from the arts and sciences in determining the role of food and nutrition in clients’ lives.	Assignments	Written Exams Research Paper PowerPoint Presentation
2.	Demonstrate relationships between nutrients, their metabolism and nutrition	Assignments	Written Exams
3.	Analyze the changing role of nutrition throughout the life-cycle.	Assignments	Written Exams
4.	Explain the role of the nurse in nutritional based interventions in patient care.	Assignments	Written Exams
5.	Utilize evidence-based practices to determine nutritional interventions.	Assignments	Written Exams Research Paper PowerPoint Presentation
6.	Collaborate and communicate with the dietitian to ensure patient’s needs are met.	Assignments	Written Exams