NUR 2000 - Nutrition in Health and Illness Across the Life Span

• Apply knowledge about the of major food sources and the physiological and biochemical functions of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and water) and micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) as they relate to the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of optimal health (Person-Centered Care)
• Compare nutritional issues that affect the preconception and childbearing period, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older adults (Person-Centered Care)
• Describe current national dietary guidelines and the use of technologies, evidence-based tools, and internet resources to create an individualized nutrition plan and to counsel and educate clients and families about nutrition issues (Person-Centered Care, Evidence-Based Practice)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of diet and nutrition in management of common health challenges (Clinical Judgment)
• Examine how socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors, exercise and fitness patterns, disability and other health issues influence food choices, nutrient needs, and health across the life cycle (Population Health)
• Analyze factors that influence body weight and composition and use knowledge about the concepts of metabolism and energy balance to develop supportive, realistic plans to optimize ideal body weight (Person-Centered Care)
• Analyze own personal diet and apply nutritional principles to self-care and personal health; describe a plan to maintain or update nutrition-related knowledge throughout one’s professional career (Professional Role)
• Reflect on and discuss the role of respectful, open, sensitive, and effective communication skills when counseling individuals about diet and nutrition issues (Communication, Professional Role)

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• Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, lipids, and water)
• Micronutrients (minerals and vitamins)
• Metabolism, energy balance, and body composition
• Global health initiatives
• Food safety and environment
• Weight management and physical activity
• Nutrition in pregnancy and lactation
• Nutrition in infancy
• Nutrition in toddlers and preschoolers
• Nutrition in adolescence
• Nutrition in seniors
• Food deserts and hunger in America
• Religion, culture, ethnicity, and natural remedies
• Social determinants of health and impact on nutrition
• Resources, nutritional needs, and client education for selected chronic health conditions (gastrointestinal diseases, cardiovascular diseases, food sensitivities)
• Mental health, depression, grief, anxiety, dementia and impact on nutrition