NFS403

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NFS403 MED NUTR THER III | 3 - Credit Hours

Health, Hosp, Nutri & DieteticSchool of Education & Professional Studies

Subject Code

NFS

Course Number

403

Academic Level (Course Level)

Undergraduate

Course Title

MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY III

Course Description

Prerequisites: NFS402 and for DEP co-requisite NFS 447. Third of a three-course sequence examining the interrelationships of pathophysiology, biochemistry, genetics, and nutrition as related to medical nutritional therapy (MNT). Addresses MNT for cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, exocrine pancreas, hepatobiliary, and pulmonary disease, metabolic stress (including sepsis, SIRS, head trauma, and burns), acid/base disorders, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), parenteral and enteral nutrition. Offered fall only.

Course Types

SUSI

Credit Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Min

2

Lab Hours Min

2