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NUTR SCI 631

CLINICAL NUTRITION I

3 credits.

Introduction to the nutrition care process, including pathology, medical nutrition therapy, and nutrition support in relation to alterations in nutrition and metabolism that accompany disease states. Research related to therapeutic nutrition.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: NUTR SCI 332 , 431 , and ( BIOCHEM 301 or 501 ) Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize aspects of professional practice as a registered dietitian nutritionist Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate understanding of the pathophysiology, as it relates to nutrition, for selected disease states/conditions Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe the medical nutrition therapy for selected disease states/conditions Audience: Undergraduate 4. Translate nutrient recommendations into food recommendations Audience: Undergraduate 5. Utilize the nutrition care process when providing medical nutrition therapy Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize aspects of professional practice as a registered dietitian nutritionist Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate understanding of the pathophysiology, as it relates to nutrition, for selected disease states/conditions Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe the medical nutrition therapy for selected disease states/conditions Audience: Undergraduate 4. Translate nutrient recommendations into food recommendations Audience: Undergraduate 5. Utilize the nutrition care process when providing medical nutrition therapy Audience: Undergraduate

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