Nutrition Assessment

Catalog description

This course provides students with foundational knowledge and introductory experiences in nutritional assessment. It is designed to be taught simultaneously with MNT I in order to enhance student understanding of the Nutrition Care Process and how it relates to common chronic diseases. Course content includes: an introduction to the Nutrition Care Process; ADIME documentation; eNCPT terminology; comparative standards for nutrient intake; methods for measuring dietary intake; anthropometrics and body composition analysis; Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE); and identification and appropriate classification of malnutrition in pediatric and adult patients. Students will have the opportunity to practice patient interaction skills in simulation settings and clinical documentation in ADIME format.