VNRS 153 - Introductory Nutrition for the Vocational Nurse

Institution:

Citrus College

Subject:

Vocational Nursing

Description:

Prerequisite: NRS 100. Corequisites: VRNS 150, 151L, 152, 154, and 155. This course introduces the fundamentals of nutrition to the nursing student by discussing the relationship of food and health and the body's utilization of the six essential nutrients. Content also includes the five basic food groups, the food guide pyramid, and how to define and achieve a well-balanced diet. This course establishes the foundation needed for further study of nutrition in NRS 163. 18 lecture hours.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citruscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 963-0323

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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