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NUTR 315 - Nutrition Therapy I

4.00 credit hours
Students apply evidence-based knowledge of nutritional interventions to the prevention and management of diseases related to energy imbalance, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal diseases. Topics explored include medical terminology, clinical laboratory values, nutritional assessment, menu planning, behavioral interventions and dietary analysis as they relate to these disease states. Emphasis will be placed on the nutrition care process, therapy options within a cultural context and indications for referral when the condition warrants specialized care. Opportunities to apply concepts are provided through the use of case studies, standardized patients and client interactions.

Prerequisite(s): NUTR 101  and NUTR 301 .
Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential.


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