KIN 342Nutrition and Aging
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Subject
- Kinesiology
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
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.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- KIN146 - Introduction to Human Nutrition (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it100% easy25% useful
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Nice
Dec 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Lots of note taking and groupwork. Exam format is questionable. Still easier than most 300 level BIOL course
Dec 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention KIN 342, January 2020 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2023
KIN 342 0 points, 0 comments
u/fruitypuch: “For those that took this course how was it what was it about and what was difficult or easy about it?”
Fall 2022
Anyone taken KIN 326, KIN 327, KIN 342, KIN 351, or KIN 356? 1 point, 0 comments
Winter 2020
KIN 342 w/ Dr. Keller 3 points, 0 comments
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