NTR 5440 - Advanced Medical Nutrition II (3)

Application of critical thinking skills and integrate the theories and principles of Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) into clinical practice. Case studies and an evidence-based approach to practice will be used to integrate and utilize their knowledge of nutrition, metabolism, and physiology, for effectively planning and managing the nutritional care of patients using the Nutrition Care Process. Acute and chronic disease conditions will be explored through lectures, case discussions, assigned readings, programmed learning guides, and class presentations. Topics include: critical thinking, pediatric nutrition, clinical basis of disease processes, and medical, surgical, and diet therapies for acute and chronic disease in adults and pediatrics, enteral and parenteral nutrition, malnutrition and high risk conditions including cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and liver disease, critical care, HIV/AIDS, and oncology.

Prerequisite(s): NTR 5430 and completion of accredited Baccalaureate degree requirements as specified by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics; or permission of the instructor.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once