HED 506: Health And Nutrition 3 credits Students will examine recent nutritional theory and information as they impact on the health of the individual and the society. Topics will include nutritional needs throughout the life cycle, dietary needs of people with specific health problems, common eating disorders, the relationship between dietary patterns and disease, the relationship between culture, socioeconomic factors, lifestyle and nutrition, and nutrition education methods. After taking this course, pre-service and in-service teachers will have the knowledge and skills to teach the health education standards related to nutrition, eating disorders, and body image education.