DEN 210 - Nutrition

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

This course provides an introduction to the science of nutrition. Nutrition planning and guidelines are reviewed along with the new My Pyramid and the dietary reference intakes. Attention is given to the physical and chemical aspects of food digestion, absorption and metabolism. Each of the nutrient groups (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water) will be studied in detail. Varying nutritional needs throughout the lifespan are also discussed along with the function of food sources of nutrients essential to systemic and oral health with an emphasis on the role of nutrition in the development and maintenance of the oral tissues throughout the life cycle.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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