Nutrition for Health

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This theory course examines nutrition as an integral factor in maintaining optimal health. Diets specific to age, ethnicity, culture and religion will be examined. The chemical components of food will be discussed with focus placed on current recommendations for healthy nutrition across the life span. Current research concerning the value of dietary supplements, diet as a component of complementary and alternative medical therapies, barriers to healthy nutritional practices, life style factors and trends will be explored. This is a Level II course for nursing majors.