Nutritional Support
Overview
Subject area
DFN
Catalog Number
771
Course Title
Nutritional Support
Department(s)
Description
The metabolic events associated with physiological stress and their importance in determining nutritional requirements. Identifying, assessing, and managing the patient at risk for protein calorie malnutrition. Emphasis on the use of enteral or parenteral nutrition support to achieve positive nitrogen balance, adequate nutrition status, or weight gain.
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