NUTR 4358 Medical Nutrition Therapy II

The course is a continuation of NUTR 4357. This course reviews the effects of disease on the human body, and the rationale for medical nutrition therapy while continuing to learn the Nutrition Care Process methodology. Topics include food allergies and intolerances, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract disorders, liver and pancreatic disorders, diabetes mellitus, thyroid, adrenal and other endocrine disorders, anemias, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, renal disorders, cancer, HIV and AIDS, rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease, neurological disorders and psychiatric disorders.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of "C" or better in NUTR 4356.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Offered

Spring