To relate the principles of good nutrition to the modification of the normal diet necessary in therapy, to interactions between drugs and diets for health and fitness. 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 to present the considerations involved in dietary treatment and diet modification. 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.
All make-up exams will be oral and given only at the instructor's discretion. 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.