An intermediate level course stressing understanding and application of physiology and related medical science to the treatment and nutrition care in the state of the art practice of clinical dietetics. Students enroll for a total of four credits over two semesters. DN 827 - Practicum Supervised practice experience for graduate level students to fulfill the requirements for the Dietetic Internship. Experiences take place in hospitals, clinics, community health care agencies and other practice setting in which dietetics and nutrition services are provided. Consideration of current food processing methods and the factors affecting the palatability and nutritive values of human foods.
Course includes pertinent information regarding the protection of the food supply.
The topics covered will deal with the interrelationships of biochemistry, physiology, genetics, and nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of how the coordination of structure and function is related to the metabolic needs of the cell and its response to the environment. This integrated approach will form a basis for evaluating nutritional needs of humans. Students enroll for a total of 3 credits over two semesters. A study of the types of tests or other data collection procedures commonly used in nutritional research.