Short Description:
This textbook was designed to support the course HNU 425 Nutrition in Aging at St Francis Xavier University. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the study of nutrition related to older adults.
Long Description:
This textbook was designed to support the course HNU 425 Nutrition in Aging at St Francis Xavier University. This elective course is offered to nutrition students in both the dietetic and non-dietetic streams in the human nutrition program. The prerequisites include biology and human metabolism. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the study of nutrition related to older adults. This course covers key topics surrounding the changes associated with aging, including demographic trends, theories of aging, ageism, physiological changes, nutrient requirements, nutritional assessment, and neurocognitive disorders. Social variables influencing nutrition, person-centered care, and eating issues in long-term care are also discussed.
Word Count: 60200
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- Subject:
- Life Science
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- St Francis Xavier University
- Date Added:
- 01/03/2023
