NUTR 334A MNT I: Foundations in Medical Nutrition Therapy
This course is the first of a two-part series in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). The course provides the foundation for conducting nutritional assessment, forming a nutrition diagnosis and determining the appropriate diet intervention. Students will learn how to prescribe enteral and parenteral nutrition support, evaluate laboratory values and monitor for complications. Through lectures, discussion, and assignments, students will learn the fundamentals of the nutrition care process. 2 hour lecture.