DEH 254 - Nutrition in Oral Health

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

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Description:

This course familiarizes students with the fundamental principles of nutrition including the study of nutrients, their sources and interrelationships, effects of deficiency and excess, food fads, patterns and safety. Attention will be given to scientifically discriminating between valid nutrition claims and those containing hype or exaggeration. Emphasis throughout will be placed on applying sound nutrition principles in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the total care of the dental hygiene patient; and in providing the foundation for the knowledgeable discussion of nutritional practices and needs with the dental hygiene patient. Prerequisite: BIO210 and CHY108. Corequisite: DEH251. Lec 3. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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