BIOL 2050

BIOL 2050 - The Science of Nutrition - 2cr.

DESCRIPTION:

Understand the biochemical nutritional impacts on pregnant physiology and be able to engage in respectful conversations which enhance MMOC through dietary support.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain bio-chemistry as it relates to midwifery nutrition.

2. Construct nutrient profile resource.

3. Describe nutrition as a life-course tool, relating parental nutrition to personal & infant health.

4. Determine overlaps between symptoms/conditions and nutrient excess/deficiency.

5. Design client-centered nutritional resource.

6. Evaluate multi-system influences on client nutritional access.

7. Customize client-centered nutritional recommendations in context to socioecological model of care.

8. Enhance nutritional health through wrap-around services.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Reflection:

• Midwifing Nutrition

Presentation:

• Macro and Micro Nutrients

Nutrient Profiles:

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Complimentary Micros

Other:

• Breaking Down and Assimilating Nutrients

• Breaking Down Fats and Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Diet Types

• Fats and Lipids

• Fluids and Sodium

• Framing Nutrition

• Humanizing Micronutrients

• Interpreting Labels

• Physical Activity as a Nutritional Consideration

• Prenatal Vitamins

• Protein

• Vegetation

• WIC Food Log