Foundations of Nutrition for Nursing Practice

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An introduction to the principles of nutrition for nursing practice. Food needs for energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals are considered in relation to health promotion and illness prevention across the life span. Integration of nutrition into patient plans of care using the nursing process will be emphasized. Pre/Co-requisite: NURS 201/201C, NURS 210/210L, NURS 202/202L, NURS 220/220C, and NURS 250M. Offered spring term each year. One semester hour, one clock hour.