LPNU 1262 — Nutrition for Practical Nursing
This course introduces the fundamentals of nutrition and analysis of the relationship between nutrition intake and health maintenance and wellness for all age groups. Normal nutrition and the modification of the principles of normal nutrition for therapeut ic purposes are studied. Includes the role of the essential nutrients of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Note: A minimum passing score of 80% is required in all nursing courses to allow progression to the next semester.