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 and BLAB 2100

Typically Offered

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

Utilize findings from the arts and sciences in determining the role of food and nutrition in clients’ lives.

Demonstrate relationships between nutrients, their metabolism and nutrition

Analyze the changing role of nutrition throughout the life-cycle.

Explain the role of the nurse in nutritional based interventions in patient care.

Utilize evidence-based practices to determine nutritional interventions.

Collaborate and communicate with the dietitian to ensure patient’s needs are met.