CN 5341 NUTRITION IN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Normal nutrition needs during growth and development from preconception through adolescence will be covered. Sociological and environmental aspects that influence the outcome of pregnancy are explored. Students will become acquainted with the benefits of breastfeeding and learn how to promote breastfeeding by recognizing reliable resources for new mothers. Appropriate progression of feeding from infancy throughout childhood is addressed with an introduction to use of growth charts for assessing growth of infants and children.