NUTR 411 Medical Nutrition Therapy I

Study and application of the principles of the nutrition care process to medical nutrition. The course focuses on nutrition assessment and diagnosis, the design and implementation of nutrition care, and evaluation of client response and progress. It includes an introduction to pharmacology and pathophysiology, as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Meets department GPA criteria and BIOL 385 and STAT 269 and NUTR 121 and NUTR 322 and (BIOL 185 and BIOL 186) or (BIOL 160 and BIOL 166). Also CHEM 204 or (CHEM 309 and CHEM 310)

Offered

Fall semester, odd years

Instructional Time

Three lectures per week