Course Description
Nutritional needs of infants, young children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and middle-aged and elderly people.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will write a detailed report that
demonstrates their creative independence with a level of
complexity and specialization beyond the expectations for the
undergraduate students. This report will systematically analyze
and explore an advanced topic related to the course content
(minimum of 10 pages and 5 scholarly references). They will
prepare and present a comprehensive presentation to the class
that demonstrates their advanced knowledge of a selected topic
(45 minutes). Exams will require graduate students to answer
additional essay questions in more detail than the
undergraduate students and to demonstrate an advanced
understanding of the course content by analyzing and
synthesizing information.
Athena Title
Optimal Nutrition Life Span
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in NUTR 4050, NUTR 4510 or NUTR 6050, NUTR 6510
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
NUTR 2100 or NUTR 2100E or NUTR 2100H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To increase understanding and knowledge of the stages in the human lifecycle. To increase understanding and knowledge of the nutritional needs associated with each stage of the lifecycle and what makes each stage unique.
Topical Outline
Review of macro and micronutrients, dietary assessment Physiology and nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation Physiology and nutritional needs during infancy Physiology and nutritional needs during childhood and adolescence Physiology and nutritional needs during adulthood and elderly
Syllabus
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