MED NUTRITION THERAPY I

Catalog description

Advanced study of the nutrition science principles and nutrition therapy required for medical conditions. Students will integrate nutrient metabolism, pathophysiology, nutrition assessment, medication-nutrient interactions and medical nutrition prescriptions. Dietetics students will take two semesters of Medical Nutrition Therapy, with alternate year content division including at minimum: MNT I: Nutrition Support (enteral), Weight Management, Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI), Oncology, and Neurological.