NTR - 623 Maternal Child Nutrition

This advanced course will explore the relation among nutrition, growth, development and health issues/concerns such as obesity and feeding/eating disorders of children birth to 21 years old with an emphasis on critical time periods. Pregnancy and lactation periods will be included as well as the vital role of families and agencies in nutritional care. Evidence based research to support these issues will be studied. Prerequisite courses: None or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: (2)