HLTH 2420 - Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition

Credits: (2)
The effects of nutrition and diet on child growth, health and behavior are explored from toddler through adolescence. The processes of growth and puberty provide the foundations for understanding nutritional support. Common nutritionally-related problems such as obesity, anemia, and eating disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020.