NUTR 105: Nutrition In Healthcare I

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Class Program
Nutrition
Nursing
Credits
1
Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
1
Course ID
089291
Meets Degree Requirements For
Natural Science
Description

An introduction to the concept of nutrition, as it relates to health and well-being. 

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in PHARM 101, PSYC 105, PHIL 105, NURS 101, 121, 141, 151 and 161. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the relation between food and nutrition to metabolism, growth, and physical and cognitive function. This includes the variety of foods that provide macronutrients, and understanding the effect of key nutrients on the basic physiology of the human body.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the relation between food and nutrition to metabolism, growth, and physical and cognitive function. This includes the variety of foods that provide macronutrients, and understanding the effect of key nutrients on the basic physiology of the human body.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Be able to communicate a basic knowledge of vocabulary of terms used to discuss nutrition, interrelationship between energy metabolism and weight management/obesity, the nutritional contributions of various foods, the nutritional requirements at various life stages, and principles of food safety.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Be able to communicate a basic knowledge of vocabulary of terms used to discuss nutrition, interrelationship between energy metabolism and weight management/obesity, the nutritional contributions of various foods, the nutritional requirements at various life stages, and principles of food safety.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Be able to describe the relationship between cultural and body image habits related to health and fitness, analyze a dietary record for basic nutritional adequacy, interpret information on food labels, and explain the origin and use of the Dietary Reference Intakes as established by the National Academy of Sciences.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  • DIVERSITY 
  • ELIMINATION 
  • HEALTH PROMOTION 
  • NUTRITION 
  • PERFUSION 
  • SELF-MANAGEMENT 
  • TISSUE INTEGRITY 

See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.