NUT 3080 - Maternal and Child Nutrition

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040

This course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge about the physiological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors which influence nutritional needs and eating habits of the growing family. Nutrient requirements, dietary planning guidelines, and techniques for assessing nutritional status will be presented for the following developmental levels: the pregnant and lactating woman, the infant, the preschool and school-age child, and the adolescent.