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Courses with Argentine Students - Spring 5 2009
Evaluation and Nutritional Education

90
Language Level: Advanced
Evaluation and Nutritional Education
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Course taken with: Primarily Local Students
University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Course Description

Area of Study

Natural Sciences

Hours & Credits

90

Hours of Instruction

6

Semester Credit Units

9

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Advanced
Prior to enrolling in courses at this language level, students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of four semesters (or six quarters) of college-level Spanish at their home university in the U.S.

Overview

The concept of nutrition. Nutrition on an individual and community level. Biochemical indicators. Proteins, major and minor minerals. Lipid soluble and water soluble vitamins. Alimentation and the immune system. The nutritionist and dietician as educators in the area of nutrition and in choosing foods. Technical and pedagogical components. Formal and informal education. Nutritional education plans and their implementation.