To relate the principles of good nutrition to the modification of the normal diet, necessary in therapy. To gain some understanding of the structural and functional abnormalities existing in the disease state and how these affect the metabolism and functioning of the entire body. To understand how these abnormalities cause changes in nutrient needs and the considerations involved in dietary treatment. Students are expected to be in class on time. If a student is absent, notifications for absence before class is expected.
Students are responsible for material covered and assignments when absent from class.
After the third absence, the student's grade will be lowered. Tardiness will not be tolerated. Excessive tardiness will also lead to grade lowering. Smoking, food, or beverages are not allowed in Hamilton Hall. Assignments are to be correct both in spelling and grammar, using proper bibliographic form according to Turabian or any other manual for writers.