DEN 203 - Principles of Nutrition for Oral Health Professionals

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course is designed to educate the student in basic nutrition principles in regard to carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals as they relate to health and wellness, nutrition and disease, energy balance, eating disorders, nutrition labeling, and the oral manifestations of nutritional deficiency. Dietary analysis of a client's diet and review of pertinent nutrition literature is essential to the dental hygiene process of care and, therefore, is an important component to the scope of this course's requirements. Prerequisite(s): CHM 140 (2,0) 2 credits

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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