Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits0.5PrerequisiteNone. This is the experimental courses description. Nursing 417 Nutrition The Folsom Lake College nutrition curriculum prepares the student for further study in nutrition science and related fields or a program in clinical dietetics. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionStudent Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: correlate dietary intake to weight management, sports performance, chronic diseases, and hunger. apply the scientific method to biological problems, and interpret scientific data in a reasonable manner. assess the various sources of nutrition information and demonstrate where to find reliable nutrition information. compare and contrast nutrient, caloric, and food requirements at all stages of the life cycle. describe ethnicity, ethnocentrism, and racism and analyze the impact of these on food habits and communication in the United States. assemble molecules demonstrating an understanding of chemical bonding and molecular structure to predict their chemical behavior. Career Information Employment possibilities include public/government agencies, daycare centers for the young and the elderly, food co-ops, recreation work, nutrition education (such as preschool and elementary school), health food stores and nutritional supplement sales, and substance abuse recovery clinics. Students who continue on to a four- year institution may advance their studies towards the registered dietitian credential, employee wellness counselor, nutrition counselor and other related careers. Nutrition (NUTRI) Courses 