NDFS 424
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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Nutritional requirements, diet, and health concerns for pregnancy and lactation; infants; toddlers and preschoolers; school-age children; adolescents; and older adults.
When Taught
Winter
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Child Nutrition Assessment
Learning Outcome
3. Assess the nutritional status of a young child and provide appropriate recommendations for dietary improvement based on nutrient requirements during this life stage.
Title
Pregnancy Nutrition Assessment
Learning Outcome
2. Assess the nutritional status of a pregnant woman and provide appropriate recommendations for dietary improvement based on nutrient requirements during this life stage.
Title
Older Adult Nutrition Assessment
Learning Outcome
4. Assess and evaluate the nutritional status of an older adult.
Title
Evidence-based Nutrient Requirements and Assessment
Learning Outcome
1. Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based nutrient requirements (including the rationale for specific requirements throughout the life cycle) and nutritional status assessment methods used to determine diet adequacy among pregnant and lactating women; infants; children; adolescents; and older adults.
Title
2022 ACEND Standards
Learning Outcome
2022 ACEND Core Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Measured By
KRDN1.1
Evidence-based Nutrient Requirements and Assessment
Mid-term and Final Exams
KRDN3.2
Pregnancy Nutrition Assessment
Child Nutrition Assessment
Older Adult Assessment
Pregnancy Project, Well-Child Project, Older Adult Project
