Child Nutrition, Development and Health

3 Units

The relationship between nutrition and physical/cognitive growth and development of the child from the prenatal period through adolescence, including individuality, maturation and biological needs. Nutritional influences (nutrient requirements, food choices, and nutritional/feeding problems) and effects on health are emphasized. Counts as a Full-Semester Wellness/Non-movement course. Counts as a Human Diversity & Commonality course.