HSC 139: General and Therapeutic Nutrition

online available

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of nutrition and its relationship to health. The course includes a study of nutrients and nutrition planning guides. Nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle will also be addressed. Students will apply concepts of general nutrition to various diet therapies prescribed from common disease states in clinical practice. This course contains material previously taught in HSC 138. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online offered online offered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online offered online offered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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