DIET 261 - Community Nutrition: A Life Cycle Approach

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

Subject:

Description:

Course provides an introduction to community nutrition programs. Nutrition interventions targeted toward various population groups throughout the human life cycle are identified. Food and nutrition requirements for specific age groups and cultural preferences for foods are examined. The course explores overall program goals, delivery and evaluation, target audiences, funding sources, legislation, and nutrition goals for a variety of community programs. Local, state, and federal food and nutrition programs are addressed. The various roles of the nutritionist/nutrition educator in the community setting are identified.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2008 

Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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