HLHS 123Meal Planning in Healthcare

Catalog

PREREQUISITES: None CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Proper nutrition is critical for positive health outcomes of home care clients. Therapeutic diets can increase the longevity and quality of life and facilitate the management of chronic disease in the client’s home. This course will teach fundamental concepts for providing adequate nutrition through the preparation of safe and wholesome meals. Through hands-on engagement students will learn meal planning, food preparation, and presentation of food. This course prepares students for a certificate exam.