NSC 205 - Natural Science of Aging

Institution:

Midland University

Subject:

Description:

3 credit hours The course will include the physiological changes with aging, relationships between nutrition and disease, risk factors associated with poor nutritional status, drug-nutrient interactions, nutritional assessments, and nutritional interventions with compromised functioning of the various body systems. The role of antioxidants in aging, cancer, and abuses of supplements by the older client. This course will address the five "spheres of wellness" for longevity:physical, mental, kinship/social, spiritual, and material.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.midlandu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 642-8382

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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