Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I.

Catalog description

This course is the first of two medical nutrition therapy classes. It builds on scientific foundations of nutrient metabolism (macronutrients and micronutrients), biochemistry, anatomy, physiology for the application of nutrition and diet to the health and disease and individuals and populations. Pathophysiology of cardiovascular, endocrine, liver, gastrointestinal tract, oncology pulmonary, renal diseases, lifestyle cycles, among others are covered along with appropriate medical nutrition therapies to prevent and manage these conditions. Using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) the principles of nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring for the diseases are covered. This course prepares students for their supervised practice experiences. Prerequisite: Matriculated status in the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program or permission by the instructor.