Nutrition Across the Lifespan (Period 4)
Course Description
Prerequisites: Introduction to Human Studies (6137)
Recommended Credits: 1
Recommended Grade Level: 10
Programs of Study and Sequence: This is the second course in the Dietetics and Nutrition program of study.
Course Code: 6005
Course Description
Nutrition Across the Life Span is for students interested in learning more about becoming a dietitian, nutritionist, counselor, or pursing a variety of scientific, health, or culinary arts professions. This course covers human anatomy and physiological systems, nutrition requirements, as well as social, cultural, and other impacts on food preparation and integrity. Artifacts will be created for inclusion in a portfolio, which will continue to build throughout the program of study. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee Biology I, Chemistry I, Human Anatomy & Physiology (A&P), Scientific Research, and World Geography standards, and the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Second Edition.*