STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe digestion and absorption within the alimentary tract

 II.     Identify the energy producing nutrients including their cellular foundation, digestion,

 III.    absorption and metabolism

 IV.     Identify the non-energy producing nutrients emphasizing the vitamins and minerals

 V.      essential for calcified structures, oral soft tissues and salivary glands

 VI.     List the RDA nutritional requirements through the life cycle

 VII.    Describe the nutritional aspects affecting the integrity of the oral cavity

 VIII.   Describe the nutritional aspects affecting oral health

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Alimentary canal

 II.     Digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients

 III.    Carbohydrates

 IV.     Proteins

 V.      Fats

 VI.     Vitamins

 VII.    Minerals and Water

 VIII.   Nutritional requirements

 IX.     Eating habits affecting oral health

 X       Nutritional aspects of the oral epithelium

 XI.     Nutritional aspects of dental caries

 XII.    Nutritional aspects of gingivitis and periodontal disease