KIN 342 - Nutrition and Aging

This course provides an overview of the nutrition and food-related issues, recommendations and best practices for older adults throughout the continuum of care (community to long-term care). Determinants of food intake are considered with specific focus given to eating environment, psychosocial and physiological changes that influence access, preparation, and consumption of food. Emphasis will be placed on chronic disease prevention, management of nutrition issues, and challenges throughout the continuum of care.