DENH2070 — Nutrition and Oral Health
DENH 2070 - Nutrition and Oral Health DENH 2070 - Nutrition and Oral Health Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 0 Internship hours per week 0 Course Description: This course includes the study of cellular biochemistry and general nutrition, including recent advances in nutrition as it relates to oral health. It also includes the application of this knowledge to nutritional counseling and dietary analysis of dental patients within the framework of their cultural, economic, and psychosocial environment. MnTC Goals NA identify the role of cariogenic foods in the caries process. complete a dietary analysis. describe the functions, deficiencies, surpluses and toxicities, of micronutrients and macronutrients. demonstrate culturally appropriate nutritional counseling techniques for oral and systemic health promotion. identify food sources that contain quality micronutrients and macronutrients. distinguish how culture, age, and medications influence nutritional considerations. outline the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in metabolism, energy use, health, oral and systemic disease. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies NA Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Practicum hours per week: 0 Courses and Registration
Prerequisites: DENH2010, DENH2015, DENH2020, DENH2030