NTR 109 Lecture 3: NTR 109C-3.docx

• School: University at Buffalo
• Department: Nutrition
• Course: NTR 109
• Professor: Mary Dimarzio

Document Summary

Course title and number: nutrition in practice/ ntr 109c. The goal of this course is to explain the relationship between nutritional deficiencies and excesses and specific chronic diseases throughout the lifespan. Students will explore the relationship of current public health issues and nutritional habits. The course will combine lecture presentation of materials as well as student involvement in discussions. (b) course rationale/relationship to curriculum design: This is a three credit general science course. Course objectives / competency / instructional method(s) / assessment. Relate nutrients to promotion of health and disease prevention at various stages of the lifecycle. Relate current public health issues to nutritional habits and discuss current topics in nutrition research. Interpret their own dietary practices using computer analysis and evaluation. Explain the relationship between lifecycle stages and specific nutrient requirements. Explain the relationship of current public health issues and nutritional habits. Effectively utilize basic dietary assessment tools to analyze individuals and populations.