FACS 439 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II

3 hours
Study of the nutrition science principles and nutrition therapy required for medical conditions. A case study approach will require students to integrate nutrient metabolism, pathophysiology, nutrition assessment, medication‐nutrient interactions and medical nutrition prescriptions. Dietetics students take two semesters of Medical Nutrition Therapy, with alternate year content division including at minimum: [MNT I: Gastrointestinal, Oncology, Weight Management, Neurological and Nutrition Support] and [MNT II: Nutrition Support - Parenteral, Hypertension, Diabetes, Renal, Cardiovascular, and Nutrition in Critical Care]. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126, FACS 232, BIOL 246, BIOL 247, FACS 438. UG