NUTR 406 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I

Nutr 406 is designed to provide students with an understanding of the pathophysiology of selected diseases and the related components of nutritional care. The course will emphasize use of critical thinking skills and knowledge of nutrition, pathophysiology and assessment principles to determine the nutritional status, nutritional risks and appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for individuals with chronic disease. Nutr 406 lectures and class discussions will begin with a review of the principles and components of nutrition assessment followed by a focus on nutrition diagnosis and intervention. These lectures will provide a foundation for remaining course discussions on the pathophysiology of varied disease states and current evidence-based principles and practices in MNT.