Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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NUTR 2100 - Lifespan Nutrition


Examination of nutritional needs and unique concerns to foster optimal growth and development during the lifespan. Application of nutrition principles, as supported by current research, to plan and implement recommendations for dietary change throughout the life cycle.

Requisites: C or better in NUTR 1000
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 1.0 recitation
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • The student will be able to assess nutritional status throughout the lifespan applying appropriate anthropometric, dietary, clinical, and biochemical data.
  • The student will be able to describe the basic physiological changes that occur across the lifespan.
  • The student will be able to determine the reason for specific energy and nutrient needs throughout the lifespan.
  • The student will be able to identify resources and services available to meet the nutritional needs throughout the lifespan.
  • The student will be able to recognize nutritional needs and causes of common disorders across the lifespan
  • The student will be able to apply the principles of lifespan nutrition to practical case studies.



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