Fundamentals of Nutrition

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Principles of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, and patient care are examined within the context of health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment/care of oral diseases and conditions. Information technology, treatment planning, and patient education and counseling are introduced using the scientific method and evidence-based practice. This course will provide the student with instruction in general nutrition and nutritional biochemistry with emphasis on the effects of nutrition, dental health, diet, and application of counseling strategies. It will review issues related to nutrition and oral health in the context of chronic disease, special care patients, stages of life, health promotion, and food safety concepts. Students will keep a nutrition diary via a smartphone app during the course, recording food consumed each day.