Course description
The course discusses basic principles of diet therapy n Long Term Care. The reasons for and importance of special diets are discussed. Types of diet modifications commonly required by residents/patients in health care facilities will be covered. Use of the standard menu as the foundation for diet will be stressed. sources of general and therapeutic nutrition and special diet recipes will be presented.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Course equivalencies
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2023 registration opens July 24, 2023. Winter 2024 registration opens November 27, 2023.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery