DIT 208 - Community Nutrition

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Dietetic & Food Management

Description:

This course applies the principles of nutrition presented in Fundamentals of Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy to the community setting. A community needs assessment is utilized with students exploring the social determinants of health that place individuals at risk for chronic health issues. Students explore program development with an understanding of cultural humility, social inequity, inclusion, life cycle needs, and behavioral learning methods while applying the nutrition care process to the community environment. Nutrition education tools/resources are presented and counseling theories are introduced. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

DIT 114 

Corequisites:

DIT 209P 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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