Community Nutrition

Catalog description

This course applies the principles of nutrition presented in Fundamentals of Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy to the community setting. A community needs assessment is utilized with students exploring the social determinants of health that place individuals at risk for chronic health issues. Students explore program development with an understanding of cultural humility, social inequity, inclusion, life cycle needs, and behavioral learning methods while applying the nutrition care process to the community environment. Nutrition education tools/resources are presented and counseling theories are introduced. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.