CCSF Catalog Consumer Education

Consumer Education

Announcement of Courses

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

HOEC 97. Introduction to the Child Nutrition Program
HOEC 98. Introduction to Nutrition Assistant Program
HOEC 99. Nutrition for Health
HOEC 100. Foodways, Nutrition and Health
HOEC 104. Life Span Nutrition and Assessment
HOEC 105. Clinical and Community Nutrition
HOEC 106. Nurtition Assistant Field Experience

NONCREDIT COURSES:

HOEC 6122. Consumer Education - Health and Nutrition

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

HOEC 97. Introduction to the Child Nutrition Program (2)
Lec-6 (6 wks)
An introduction course to help child nutrition personnel acquire essential entry level skills. The course covers topics in basic nutrition principles, sanitation and safety, record keeping, and food production. CSU

HOEC 98. Introduction to Nutrition Assistant Program (1)
Lec-16 (total hrs)
Focuses on the scope and nature of work as a nutrition paraprofessional in various health care settings, and the development of practical skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, and time management. Guest lectures from various professionals in the nutrition/health field will be a part of the course. This course is a prerequisite for acceptance to the Nutrition Assistant Program. CSU

HOEC 99. Nutrition for Health (3)
Lec-54 (total hrs)
PREREQ.: Acceptance into Nutrition Assistant Program
Intermediate level nutrition course intended for students planning to work as paraprofessionals in nutrition and/or health. The course uses a practical approach to the study of nutrients and health with less emphasis on biochemistry. CSU

HOEC 100. Foodways, Nutrition and Health (3)
Lec-54 (total hrs)
PREREQ.: Acceptance into Nutrition Assistant Program
A study of the cultural and socioeconomic influences on the food habits of different ethnic groups in the United States and their diet-related health risks and implications. Cross-cultural counseling strategies, food service sanitation and safety, and optimal use of the food dollar will also be covered. CSU

HOEC 104. Life Span Nutrition and Assessment (4)
Lec-66 (total hrs)
PREREQ.: HOEC 99
A study of the nutritional needs and special nutrition issues common at different periods of the life cycle from conception, infancy, childhood, adolescence, young, middle and late adulthood, including pregnancy and lactation. Also covers nutrition screening parameters to assess nutrition risk for each age group. CSU

HOEC 105. Clinical and Community Nutrition (4)
Lec-66 (total hrs)
PREREQ.: HOEC 99
Focuses on the principles of medical nutrition therapy and of nutrition application in public health. Intended for those planning careers in the field of nutrition. CSU

HOEC 106. Nutrition Assistant Field Experience (2)
Work-160 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
PREREQ.: Completion of HOEC 98, 99, 100, 104, & 105 with a grade of “C” or higher
The course provides hands-on experience at various public health and nutrition care settings like Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Programs, Head Start, senior nutrition programs, and hospitals. This course enables students to learn and practice entry-level job-specific skills and competencies in the delivery of nutrition care and services under the supervision of registered dietitians. CSU

NONCREDIT COURSE:

HOEC 6122. Consumer Education - Health and Nutrition (54 hrs)
Practices for maintaining good health, well-being and physical fitness. Practical information on nutrition, food, consumer issues, and personal safety.