VNRS 153 — Introductory Nutrition for the Vocational Nurse 1 Unit (AA/AS) 18 lecture hours Equivalent to: NRS 153
This course introduces the fundamentals of nutrition to the nursing student by discussing the relationship of food and health and the body's utilization of the six essential nutrients. Content also includes the five basic food groups, the food guide pyramid, and how to define and achieve a well-balanced diet. This course establishes the foundation needed for further study of nutrition in VNRS 163 .