Course Details
Course Details

Course Details

Richard Bland College

HLTH245: Understanding Nutrition

A scientific study of nutrition designed for nursing students, other health care providers and educators. Students will investigate the roles of the nutrients in the functioning of the human body. Overview of nutrient recommendations, food sources and functions of the nutrients, energy requirements, weight control, vegetarianism, and supplement use. Dietary recommendations and food patterns applied to culture, and prevention of nutrition related diseases in a changing society.

Overview
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Natural Science and Mathematics
Course Notes
Three lecture hours
Learning Outcomes
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  • Discuss the relationship between nutrition and disease prevention.
  • Identify significant food sources of the energy yielding nutrients","vitamin","and minerals.
  • Apply current nutrition knowledge of safe and effective weight managements programs to evaluate weight loss claims and diets.
  • Accurately use myplate.gov","dietary guidelines and nutrition content tables.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of food to the physical","psychological","and social development of the body.


Where Will This Course Transfer?
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Central Virginia Community CollegeHLT230Principles of Nutrition2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeHLT230Principles of Nutrition2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeHLTEEEN/ACredits may vary at the time of final evaluation. 2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College HLT230Principles of Nutrition2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeHLT230Principles of Nutrition2-Year
Longwood University HLTH335Nutrition4-Year
Radford UniversityNUTR214Introduction to Nutrition4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseHED2250NUTRITION4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityFSN110The Science of Human Nutrition4-Year
William & MaryKINE350Science of Nutrition4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityCHP318PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonIDISNOTMJElectiveNOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate.4-Year
Ferrum CollegeBIO320Human Nutrition4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBIOL217PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION4-Year