PHE 243 - Nutrition for Special Populations

2 Credit(s)

Nutritional changes and appropriate management across the lifespan to maximize health and longevity. Addresses needs of those individuals with particular dietary restrictions, requirements or deficiencies. Includes special dietary needs of those diagnosed with common pathologies such as heart disease, diabetes.

Prereqs: PHE 241
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will describe basic nutritional status assessment techniques.
CLO 2) Students will identify the nutritional needs of individuals of varied ages, genders, physical activity-levels, and selected health-impacting circumstances.
CLO 3) Students will develop food intake/meal plans that incorporate current nutrition guidelines specific to a given individual`s demographic and health profile.
CLO 4) Students will explain the nutritional needs of individuals of varied ages, genders, physical activity-levels, and selected health-impacting circumstances.