Medical Nutrition Therapy
Overview
Subject area
DFN
Catalog Number
651
Course Title
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Department(s)
Description
Nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation used to improve health and quality of life in patients with a variety of nutritionally-related conditions. Includes an exploration of evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in today's clinical practice. Case studies related to the pathophysiology and treatment of nutritionally relevant acute and chronic disease will be emphasized. PREREQ: DFN 448.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3