Health Promotion Nutrition (NUR 114)

Term: 2012-2013 AY Summer

Faculty

Kimberly S EsquibelShow MyInfo popup for Kimberly S Esquibel

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Amy R BouchardShow MyInfo popup for Amy R Bouchard

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Description

Provides an overview of nutrition and wellness promotion from a holistic perspective. Fundamental concepts of nutrition across the lifespan are introduced, including the relationship of nutrition to health, necessary nutrients for healthy functioning, energy balance and fitness, food safety, and national guidelines, with applications to individuals and groups. Strategies include classroom presentations, nutritional assessments of self and case study clients, planning of interventions, and evaluation of various nutritional approaches. Wellness promotion is further explored through studying the relationship of the stress response to health, the development of a healthy self-concept, and the application of communication, change theory, and spiritual and cultural care across the health-illness continuum. Self care strategies are presented, including the use of non pharmacologic, integrative interventions. Holistic care as it relates to health promotion is introduced and explored.