NFS 4260 A (CRN: 94711)
Nutrition and Food Sciences: Clinical Nutrition 1 (A)
3 credit hours
About NFS 4260 A
The first of a two-course series exploring concepts in pathophysiology of disease, with a focus on nutrition interventions. Explores foundational aspects of nutritional assessment and the overall nutritional care process. Prerequisites: NFS 2143, Senior standing, NFS Dietetics Concentration major.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: NFS 2143; Senior standing required Open to degree and PACE students
Section Description
This course is the first of a two-course series exploring concepts in pathophysiology of disease, with a focus on nutrition interventions. The course will begin with foundational aspects of nutritional assessment and the overall nutrition care process. Major organ system dysfunction including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, central nervous system and immune processes/metabolic stress will be discussed over the next two semesters. Throughout the course, we will discuss ethical considerations, culturally competent care, and how to best support an individual’s overall wellbeing to empower you as future practitioners.
Evaluation
Exams, in-class activities, IPE learning experience, presentations.
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