CIW 525 - Nutrition and Dietary Patterns

Institution:

National Louis University

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Description:

This course will provide the health educator information to analyze the nutritional controversies of various dietary patterns. Focus will be on nutrition principles and their application including the biological foundations of nutrition without assuming previous knowledge. Emphasis will be placed on the nation's nutrition objectives for Healthy People 2010, application of nutrition information related to food choices, cultural food traditions, defensive dining, choosing vitamin-rich foods and diet as preventative medicine. Various internet activities will build critical thinking skills by investigating reputable nutrition web sites. Participants will be challenged to move toward solutions for environmental degradation and hunger. 2 semester hours

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nl.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 443-5522

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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