Nutritional science principles applied to health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
About this course
NURS 1620 Nutrition and Wellness introduces the nutritional science principles that underpin health maintenance and disease prevention strategies. You will explore how dietary choices impact overall well-being and learn to assess nutritional status in clinical contexts. The course covers the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients, metabolic processes, and the relationship between nutrition and chronic disease.
You will develop the ability to translate complex nutritional information into practical guidance for patients. Through case studies and assessments, you will practice integrating nutritional considerations into holistic nursing care plans, ensuring that dietary factors are addressed alongside other health interventions.
Who takes this course
This course is required for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (collaborative) program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify the core macronutrients and micronutrients required for human health.
- Apply nutritional science principles to health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assess dietary intake patterns in relation to common chronic conditions.
- Develop basic nutritional guidance strategies for patient education.
- Evaluate current dietary guidelines and evidence-based recommendations.
- Integrate nutritional considerations into holistic nursing care plans.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm Examination | 30 |
| Nutritional Assessment Project | 25 |
| Patient Education Resource | 20 |
| Final Examination | 25 |