This course is a study of nutrition in health and altered health states during the life-cycle as well as promotion of health, prevention of illness and factors that impact health status. Application of nutritional principles and analysis of diets in health and wellness as well as illness are emphasized. The role and benefit of nutritional support and therapy in the metabolic and pathophysiological changes associated with disease and wellness are investigated as applicable to the nursing process. Health behaviors of different cultures and age groups as well as relevant nursing research on nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention are discussed.