NUR 115 — Nutritional Concepts for Health
This course is designed to engage students in nutritional aspects that affect not only individuals but the community in which we live. Students will learn to utilize resourc- es available in the modern world to explore nutritional concepts and trends. Students will explore resources such as Health People 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute of Health to develop a basic understanding of governmental initiatives for health. By engaging in discussion and acquiring the knowl- edge of nutritional requirements including digestion and absorption of nutrients, the student will be able to apply this knowledge in their field of study and personal lives. Nutrition has become integral to health.