This badge was issued to Tanya Pierce on 04 Mar 2016.
General Nutrition Course
Issued by
Madison College
Part of the Dietary Manager Certification, the course covers basic nutrition principles/practices, includes digestion and absorption, sources/functions of nutrients, nutritional needs during the life cycle& nutritional habits. Learn about making wise nutrition choices and the role of nutrition in optimal health. Demonstrated mastery of skills necessary to understand and plan menus utilizing basic nutrition concepts.
Additional DetailsSkills
- Basic Nutrition
- Basic Nutrition Concepts
- Caloric Intake
- Dietary Manager
- Dietary Manager Certificate
- Dietary Nutrients
- Dietary Toxicants
- Digestion
- Food Absorption
- Food Issues
- Food Service
- Minerals
- Modified Eating Behaviors
- Modified Menus
- Nutrients
- Nutritional Adequacy
- Nutritional Education
- Nutritional Habits
- Nutritional Health
- Nutritional Needs
- Optimal Health
- Vitamins
Earning Criteria
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Documentation of Food/Nutrition Needs, Preferences and Diverse Customs
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Identify basic nutrition concepts to plan and implement menus
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Use basic nutrition principles
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Identify functions of vitamins & minerals
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Research and submit three written solutions to multiple case studies, as well as one modified menu.
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Conduct research, write, and submit one original essay about eating disorders or obesity in America; and properly demonstrated an understanding of the specialized nutrition needs of various customer groups.
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Create an educational presentation that requires synthesis and creation in order to teach.
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Submit an original audiovisual presentation demonstrating competence to teach basic nutrition concepts to a targeted audience.