NSG 460 Nutrition and Dietetics
This course introduces the different methods used to analyze diet nutrient composition, nutritional labeling information, and methods for the design of diets and for providing dietary advice. Standard methods used for nutritional health are covered, including growth charts, body mass index (BMI), and body composition. Students learn to apply the nursing process to meet the dietary needs of clients. Students use the nursing process and critical thinking to plan, implement, and teach nutritional information and diet needs to clients with specific dietary requirements. Prerequisite: NSG240.
Prerequisite
( NSG240 B- A NSG240 P ) O NSG240 TC O NSG240 CR O NSG240 B- O NSG240 TC O NSG240 CR