CHLT 1305 - Community Nutrition

Institution:

Northwest Vista College

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Study of the cultural aspects and public policy of food and nutrition and the socioeconomic and psychological aspects of nutrition throughout the life cycle. Develop culturally appropriate community-level interventions to improve nutrition for vulnerable populations; explain the basic nutrition principles from prenatal care to care for the aging; increase knowledge of cultural influences on diet and food preference; assess clients' diets utilizing interview techniques; calculate BME and caloric intake for normal and abnormal physiological conditions; and locate appropriate community resources and public-sector programs. (CIP 511504000) (Replaces FDNS 1309)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.alamo.edu/nvc/

Phone Number:

(210) 486-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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