NUTR 429 - Medical Nutrition Therapy III

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 5
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring

Provides working knowledge of health behaviors, ethics of care, reimbursement issues, health care policies, and quality improvement methods. The student will demonstrate the ability to complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, measure, calculate, and interpret body composition data, make appropriate nutritional recommendations, counsel patients concerning nutrition, and provide appropriate documentation. Field experience hours in a clinical setting required. Prerequisite: NUTR 428.