This course will introduce the student to concepts and principles of normal nutrition. Students will examine the functions of nutritional components, digestion, metabolism, and energy requirements. Nutritional requirements and the relationship between health and nutrition throughout the life cycle will be studied. An emphasis will be placed on the practical application of nutritional concepts in everyday life. Course may transfer as health or other elective. Consult adviser.
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Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Use Daily Food Guide, Dietary Guidelines and other tools to plan a healthy diet.
- Use Daily Food Guide, Dietary Guidelines and other tools to plan a healthy diet.
- Demonstrate an ability to utilize information on food labels to choose foods for a healthy diet.
- Demonstrate an understanding of nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle.
- Describe the relationship of a nutritious diet to health, weight management, and energy needs.
- Describe principles of food safety and methods to prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Food Choices and Human Health
- Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
- The Remarkable body
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Protein
- Vitamins/supplements
- Minerals
- Water
- Energy Balance
- Nutrients and Physical activity
- Diet and Chronic Disease Development
- Prenatal and Infant, and Toddler Nutrition
- Nutrition for the Child, Adolescent and Older Adult
- Food Safety
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
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