The role of the nurse in nutritional care is emphasized. Explain the function of vitamins and minerals. Describe the factors that influence food consumption and eating behaviors, including social, economic, and physiological. Discuss nutrient functions, distribution in the body, dietary sources, recommended levels of intake, health effects of deficiencies or excesses, and evaluations of one s own status. There will be a midterm and final examination consisting of material from lecture and textbook.
Examinations are of equal weight and are graded in percentages.
Quizzes may also be given according to instructor discretion. In addition there will be three home assignments on charting and compiling your individual diets. In the event, that the school or building is closed during a semester it is the student s responsibility to contact their instructor or the Science secretary concerning missed exams, labs or lectures. B. It is the students responsibility to comply with all of the course prerequisites. C. Teaching and learning require a team effort.