NU 105 - Normal Nutrition

Institution:

Regis College

Subject:

Description:

This course explores the relationship between good health and nutrition. It examines the process of digestion, absorption, and metabolism and discusses the classes of nutrients, their functions, food sources, recommended daily allowances, and deficiency diseases. U.S. Dietary Guidelines are studied with applications made in meal planning for nutritional benefit with specific populations. Nutritional assessment, principles of therapeutic nutrition, and nutrition teaching are examined as they relate to the professional nursing role.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.regiscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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