NUTR5066
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NUTR 5066 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3 Cr.) Online may be available
Food Science & Nutrition (11026)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Course description
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is practiced by registered dietitians in clinical settings to provide individualized, patient-centered nutritional care in the interdisciplinary management of disease. MNT practice uses the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), which includes steps of in-depth nutritional assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation of patients/clients.
This course will expand upon the foundational knowledge gained in NUTR 5065 Medical Nutrition Therapy I on implementing the nutrition care process (NCP) to provide medical nutrition therapy.
The diseases/conditions covered in this class will include: adult weight management, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, kidney diseases, as well as complex comorbid conditions that frequently occur in these disease states.
Previously offered as FScN 4666.
This course will expand upon the foundational knowledge gained in NUTR 5065 Medical Nutrition Therapy I on implementing the nutrition care process (NCP) to provide medical nutrition therapy.
The diseases/conditions covered in this class will include: adult weight management, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, kidney diseases, as well as complex comorbid conditions that frequently occur in these disease states.
Previously offered as FScN 4666.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Requirements
004525
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring