NUTR 4263 - Geriatric Nutrition

CIP Code: 513101
Description: Students focus on the physiological, psychological, social and financial aspects of aging that affect health and nutritional status. Students learn the impact of disease, disability and changing nutritional needs as well as screening and assessment tools to identify appropriate interventions to improve health and nutritional status. Students learn to apply legal and ethical considerations and consider government and community resources for positive outcomes.

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Prerequisite: NUTR 3583 Nutritional Assessment and Counseling with a minimum grade of C.