Principles of Nutrition Across the Life Span (HLTH 2206)

Nursing · Boston College

This course focuses on the principles of normal nutrition as they are applied to individuals and populations across the life span. The content emphasizes the role diet plays in the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Therapeutic and medical nutrition applications are discussed relative to the nurse's role and responsibility in this aspect of patient care. Emphasis is placed on the integration of evidence-informed scientific recommendations into nursing practice.

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