NRS 211 - NUTRITION

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Nursing (BL Teach Out)

Description:

Introduces the student to the basic principles of the science and fundamentals of human nutrition and ways in which nurses can apply these scientific principles to promote an optimal level of health and wellness across the lifespan. The interrelationships among nutrition, food, and the environment as they impact health status are discussed with an emphasis placed on the multiple factors that influence food intake. Diet therapy and dietary modifications to treat chronic disease is integrated throughout the course. May be offered in traditional and distance education formats. Three (3) hours of lecture/discussion per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY.173, BIOLOGY.174, CHEM.101, and CHEM.108.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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