Nutrition Assessment

Catalog description

This course provides students with an in-depth overview of current practices in assessment of human nutritional status across the lifespan for the clinic and research. The content is divided into four modules, biomarker, anthropometric and body composition, dietary, and clinical assessment. Students will be introduced to the different assessment methods, practice the evaluation and interpretation of assessment data, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the methods. The format includes pre-class preparation, in-class mini-lectures, and in-class small-group application of information in case studies, research study design, and evaluation of scientific papers. Using simulated clinical and research cases, students will demonstrate competency in the evaluation of nutrition assessment methods, interpretation of results, and conduct of specific nutrition assessment methods, including the nutrition-focused physical examination.