Title: Module 2 Introduction
Course: PRN 0070 Basic Nutrition > Section: Module 2 Nutrition through the Lifespan

Module Overview
In this module, the nutritional needs for people of all ages will be discussed. Everyone needs to eat. However, different age groups need different amounts of food and nutrients. The first unit will discuss the needs of a woman during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The next unit will continue on to infancy to look at formulas, breastfeeding and introducing solid foods to the infant diet. Additional topics include the healthy eating patterns for a toddler through childhood and adolescence into adulthood. Activities found within the units include: Assigned Textbook Readings, Discussion Forum Topics and Module Exam.
Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify the nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation.
2. Discuss nutritional needs of the child.
3. Suggest ideas for developing sound dietary habits in children.
4. Identify nutritional needs of the adolescent.
5. Recognize nutritional needs of the young and middle adult.
6. Identify nutritional needs during late adulthood.
7. Identify factors that may lead to poor nutrition in the elderly.