HLTH 1050 - Nutrition for Health and Healthcare

4.5 Credits

Students explore the role of nutrition in health and healthcare delivery with an emphasis on evidence-based behavior change. This includes foundational knowledge of macro and micronutrients; digestion and absorption; energy balance and body composition; and nutrition throughout the lifespan. Through experiential learning, students practice client-centered strategies to partner with individuals explore and apply this knowledge for positive health outcomes in a non-prescriptive manner.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Describe the processes of digestion and absorption.
Explain the functions and roles of macro and micronutrients.
Apply patient/client-centered strategies to enhance food literacy and support understanding of how eating patterns influence body composition and energy balance.
Describe evolving nutritional needs throughout the lifespan.
Evaluate evidence-based dietary strategies for managing various acute and chronic conditions.
Record personal eating patterns and reflect on personal nutritional goals.
Help patients or clients explore their baseline nutrition routines and find evidence-based resources for positive health outcomes.
Compare evidence-based dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention and management.
Explore nutritional access and equity through community engagement.
Debunk nutrition myths using evidence-based strategies for communication and relating.

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