Clinical Nutrition

CLINICAL NUTRITION 621

Nutrition I.

This course provides the foundation for therapeutic nutrition. It explores the biochemistry of the macronutrients as well as the known vitamins and minerals in detail. Toxicities, deficiencies, therapeutic uses and appropriate doses are examined. An assessment of the dietary needs and the application of therapeutic nutrition in treating individual diseases and syndromes is also taught. Prerequisites: BS525. BS514, CS611.

4 lecture hours, 4 semester credits

CLINICAL NUTRITION 711

Nutrition II.

This course focuses on food as medicine. Therapeutic diets, dietary manipulation and supplementation are discussed in detail. Emphasis is on restoring normal physiological function and structural integrity by providing the normal components of living systems. Prerequisite: NT621.

4 lecture hours, 4 semester credits