NUT 3050Cncpts of Lifecycle NUT

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This course is designed to increase the non-nutrition major's knowledge of the physiological, psychological, sociological and cultural factors that influence nutritional needs and eating habits throughout the life cycle. Nutrient requirements, dietary planning guidelines, and techniques for assessing nutritional status will be presented for the following life stages: preconception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and aging. Note: Students cannot take both NUT 3290 and NUT 3050 for credit.