Social, cultural, economic, geographic, and religious factors are considered. Coordinated with CDN 1610. The first of a two-course sequence in advanced nutrition and metabolism presenting principles of normal nutrition and their application in providing nutritional care and guidance. Emphasis is placed on the micronutrients and energy balance. CDN 1620 Second of a two-course sequence in advanced nutrition and metabolism.
Emphasis is on the essential micronutrients.
Didactic 3 cr. The first of a two-course sequence in clinical dietetics, which advances knowledge of the principles of nutrition and diet in disease and focuses on the integration and interpretation of nutritional assessment data for nutritional care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Clinical 6 cr. 1630 Theory and practice in the nutritional care of individuals at various stages of the life cycle with uncomplicated nutritional problems. Clinical experience is integrated with didactic presentations.