Course Descriptions: Clinical Nutrition

NTR-503 Management in Dietetics
An examination of management strategies and techniques used in delivery of food and nutrition services in a health care setting. 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 Supervised Experience in Clinical Nutrition I, II, III, IV
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 FA WI [2] [4] [4] [6] note: NTR 515 will be offered in FA 10 and SU 11 for 4 credit hours each.

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. Prerequisite: NTR-543, 516. WI SP [2]

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. Prerequisite: NTR-534. WI SP [1]

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. WI SP [4] [4]

NTR 544 Interrelationship of Nutrition and Disease IV
Pathophysiology of disease and the interrelated role of nutrition in etiology and treatment of disease are emphasized in this series. WI [2]

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 Nutrition Epidemiology
This course exposes students to 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 findings from major national surveys or trials, in particular, NHANES, Diabetes Prevention Program, PREMIER and Women's Health Initiative and how these findings have influenced nutrition policy, research and funding directions WI [3]

NTR-565, 566 Seminar I, II
Students and faculty present research topics related to food, nutrition and/or food service management. SP WI [1] [1]

NTR-572 Nutrition Communication
Theoretical models from a variety of disciplines will be introduced as potential frameworks for nutrition education. Students will explore strategies for oral/written communications and will learn techniques that may be applied in a variety of 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-587 Thesis II
Students continue the research process. Data collection and initial data analysis will be performed as defined in the research proposal. Pre- or co-requisite: NTR-586C FA [2]

NTR-588 Thesis III
Students will continue the research process through the completion and interpretation of statistical analyses and oral and written dissemination of the research results and conclusions. Prerequisite: completion of NTR-586C. SP [3]

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

NTR-592 Individualized Clinical Practice
For students who wish 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]