Clinical Application of Nutritional Principles for Nurses

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This course will introduce students to key concepts and the clinical application of human nutritional principles for the acute and chronic care of patients across the lifespan, including human caloric needs and analysis of caloric sources and uses. Principles of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and cellular metabolism will be examined along with an in-depth application of these principles to the nutritional needs of specific populations including those with health disparities and unique cultural practices.