Description
Explores nutrition and human growth and development. Provides basic nutrition information using a life-span approach, cultural differences, and dietary recommendations. Presents skills and patient education related to diet therapy for patients with various disorders. Discusses biophysical, cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual aspects of growth and development. Explores developmental changes occurring from birth to death as they relate to nursing interventions. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)