NUT 3100 - Nutrition and Aging

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: NUT 2040

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the physiological, psychological, and socioeconomic changes which accompany aging and their impact on the dietary practices and nutritional status of the aging population. Nutrition education relevant to this population is emphasized, including identification of community resources available to support older citizens in augmenting their food choices and increasing access to nutritional services.