WFS-1401 - Nutrition and Health Management (3)

Students will explore current foundational principles of nutrition science, behavior change and coaching and apply nutritional principles to weight management with the opportunity of becoming a certified nutrition coach.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Demonstrate basic scientific literacy

CO2 - Explain foundational principles of nutrition science.

CO3 - Outline the scope of practice for a nutrition coach & describe healthy dietary patterns.

CO4 - Differentiate between best practices, benefits and limitations of dietary and physical activity archetypes.

CO5 - Develop customized, evidence-based nutrition programs

CO6 - Customize communication and coaching approach in alignment with a client profile.

CO7 - Explain the efficacy and appropriate, safe practices for the recommendation and use of supplements.

CO8 - Conduct comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing.

CO9 - Instruct clients how to navigate real-world scenarios to maximize healthy eating patterns.

CO10 - Demonstrate how to communicate to provide a nurturing environment to maximize client adherence to a nutrition coaching program.

CO11 - Apply credible nutrition information from scholarly and reputable sources.

Course Fee: 25