Discuss clinical problems and client education related to an excess or a deficiency of nutrients. Employ principles of basic nutrition in planning menus for individuals through the life cycle. Group discussion, question and answer periods, assigned readings, puzzles, and video tapes. There will be 6 unit tests, the lowest grade will be dropped when calculating the grade. Associate Degree and Practical Nursing students must have a minimum grade of C- in order to meet prerequisite requirements.
Attendance is required.
The test grade will be lowered 5 points if the test is missed for reasons other than those listed. If the absence occurs due to an emergency situation, the student will need to contact the instructor to make arrangements to take the test later on that same test day without penalty . If a student misses a test they are responsible for notifying the instructor prior to the exam, if possible, and to make arrangements for making it up. The student will have five calendar days from the date of the exam in which to make it up. If a second test is missed, for any reason, the grade is lowered 8 points.