SEN 910 - Healthy Nutrition For Seniors

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

Subject:

Description:

16 hours total This course provides an overview of the principles of good nutrition for the older adult population. The importance of nutrition in maintaining health and preventing illness will be discussed, as well as the critical interrelationship between diet and exercise. Special emphasis will be placed on the nutritional needs of older adults in preventing or coping with illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, and osteoporosis. Finally, medication safety and drug-food interactions will be discussed.

Credits:

16.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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