Course Descriptions: Clinical Nutrition

NTR-503 Leadership in Dietetics
Theories of leadership will be examined. Discussion will focus on practices and principles related to developing leadership skills. FA [2]

NTR-505, 506 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I, II
Technical, conceptual and behavioral aspects of dietary prevention and treatment of disease states are presented. Students apply principles of medical nutrition therapy to various disease states. SP FA [2] [3]

NTR-511 Supervised Experience in Food Systems Management
Students function as members of the management team in the food service units of the medical center. Through increasingly complex learning experiences, students are expected to develop competence as an entry-level practitioner in food service management. Limited to clinical nutrition students. P/N grading. WI [4]

NTR-513, 514, 515, 516, 517 Supervised Experience in Clinical Nutrition I, II, III, IV, V
Students will plan, organize, direct and evaluate nutrition care for individuals and groups of varying ages and lifestyles, across the continuum of care Students will function as members of the health care team with increasingly complex learning experiences and clinical responsibilities. Limited to clinical nutrition students. P/N grading. WI SP SU FA WI [2] [4] [4] [5] [6]

NTR-518 Supervised Experience in Dietetics Management
Students function as members of the management team in the foodservice and nutrition department of the medical center. Students will complete a management project. WI [2]

NTR-521 Regulation of Macronutrient Metabolism in Human Nutrition
This advanced course in human metabolism integrates biochemical and molecular nutrition, emphasizing regulation of dietary carbohydrates, fat, and protein metabolism and their impact on nutritional status and health. Differences in fuel utilization in specific organs under various conditions will be highlighted. FA [4]

NTR-522 Energy Metabolism and Bioactive Compounds in Human Nutrition
This advanced course in human metabolism integrates biochemical and molecular nutrition as it relates to the regulation of energy metabolism. Health impact of dietary supplements and phytochemicals as new bioactive molecules of interest in human health will also be covered. WI [2]

NTR-523 Advances in Vitamin and Mineral Nutriture in Human Nutrition
This advanced course in human metabolism looks at key metabolic pathways and physiological factors affecting micronutrient needs at various life stages. SP [2]

NTR-531 Application of Behavioral Change and Educational Theories in Nutrition Counseling and Education
Students will plan, implement and evaluate a nutrition counseling project around specific dietary behavior and behavior change theory and strategies. Students will share results of the experience and project with clinicians. SU [4]

NTR-534 Nutrition in Critical Care
An advanced level supervised experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition. Current rationale and techniques for implementing and monitoring nutritional therapy in critically ill patients will be explored. Special attention is given to metabolic complications associated with enteral and parenteral feeding. FA WI SP SU [1-3]

NTR-535 Nutrition in Pediatric Critical Care
Supervised practicum based on scientific theory and practical application of nutrition support in critically ill infants/children. Studies include: nutritional requirements of premature infants; nutrition delivery in neonatal intensive care unit; enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies for pediatric patients with a variety of diseases and organ dysfunctions. FA WI SP SU [1-3]

NTR-541, 542 Integrating Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Treatment I, II
Pathophysiology of disease and the interrelated role of nutrition in prevention, etiology, and treatment of disease are emphasized in this series. Critical review of the nutrition literature in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic disease will be performed. WI SP [4] [4]

NTR-545 Nutrition Assessment
Interpretation of information from dietary, laboratory, anthropometrics and clinical study. Various nutrition assessment techniques and the appropriate use of these tools in determining the nutrition status of a population and/or individual client. FA [2]

NTR-549 Physiological Basis of Exercise and Nutrition
An examination of the physiological and metabolic adaptations to exercise and physical conditioning. Special attention is given to the nutritional needs of the human body in response to specific types of exercise. Prerequisite: NTR-522, 542 [v]

NTR-555 Population Studies in Nutrition Epidemiology
Cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies, and clinical trials that focus on nutritional outcomes, and dietary patterns in relation to health outcomes of population groups. A major emphasis is placed on the findings garnered from major national surveys or trials, Some discussion on how findings have influenced nutrition policy, research and future prevention strategies. FA [2]

NTR-560 Food and Nutrition Services Management
The course will focus on advanced practices and principles related to management of food and nutrition services in healthcare operations. WI [3]

NTR-566 Seminar
This course is designed to allow students to research the literature related to a specific topic, present a summary and critical analysis of the literature supporting/refuting this topic, respond to questions, and lead a discussion among peers and faculty. WI [1]

NTR-572 Nutrition Communication
The course will explore various theoretical perspectives on health-related behavior change and factors that influence behavior. Students will learn selection of strategies and design of interventions for nutrition communication with patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. SU [3]

NTR-582 Introduction to Research Methods
The course will focus on selection of a research problem and identification of designs and methodologies available to address the research problem. In addition, the course is designed to facilitate student interpretation and critical analysis of nutrition research literature. FA [3]

NTR-583 Food Systems Operations Analysis
A study of significant food systems management issues in the healthcare industry. [1]

NTR-586A, 586B, 586C Thesis IA , IB, IC
Under faculty supervision, students will prepare and present a research proposal. Emphasis is on a review of current research literature and appropriate research design and methodology in support of research objectives. WI SP SU [2] [1] [1]

NTR-590 Special Topics
Students conduct an in depth examination of contemporary professional issues. Content varies according to topic choices by instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. [v]

NTR-592 Individualized Clinical Practice
Students complete advanced experience in one or more areas of clinical nutrition practice. Limited to clinical nutrition students. [v]

NTR-595 Rationale for the Dietary Reference Intakes
This course is designed to familiarize the student with scientific rationale for the Dietary Reference intakes. The application of these dietary standards for populations, subgroups, and individuals will be reviewed in both a historical context and one based on current literature. SP [2]

NTR-598 Thesis
Clinical Nutrition thesis research. FA WI SP SU [v]