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MSN 520

Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Name: Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Course Number: MSN 520
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course delves into the principles of nutrition, diet therapy, and food preparation. It builds upon foundational knowledge of essential nutrients, exploring their role in maintaining optimum health. Topics include the relationship between nutrition, physical fitness, and weight management, food safety policies, nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle, and disorders and diseases related to nutrition.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate mastery of fundamental theories and principles of nutrition, diet therapy, and food preparation.
  • Knowledgeably discuss the role of physical fitness and nutrition in maintaining a healthy body.
  • Critically analyze food safety and sanitation policies to identify shortcomings and propose appropriate remedies.
  • Create meal plans according to nutritional guidelines.

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