NSC535
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NSC535 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition
Course ID
042684
Course Description
This course will review the nutrition care process and the application of nutrition science principles in the selection of the appropriate medical nutrition therapies related to gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, diabetes mellitus, neurological impairment, renal disease, wound healing, and critical illness. The role that integrative medicine may play will also be reviewed. A case-based approach will be utilized to foster analytical and critical thinking skills related to designing nutrition prescriptions and interventions as well as redesigning nutrition care plans related to monitoring and evaluation. This course will cover disease prevention and management utilizing lifestyle and nutrition therapies including oral diet and nutrition support.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
NSC 509 & 519 - suggested
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No