As nutrition educators, dietetic technicians must be knowledgeable about nutritional needs of individuals of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and activity levels. Course conveys information to be used by students in their professional roles as nutrition educators. Consideration given to community programs which provide nutritional support to those in various age groups; special needs related to exercise, stress and energy balance; consumer concerns about foods; and issues of domestic and world hunger. (offered spring semester only) Prerequisites: DTE101 and DTE103 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: DTE121. Minimum grade of C is required to advance to next course in DTE sequence. Offered on: E / 3 cr. hrs.