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NUTR-NUTRITION 1
NUTR 3120. Food for Health
NUTR-NUTRITION
4 Credits (4)
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn
NUTR 2110. Human Nutrition
about the intersection of nutrition and health in terms of food and diet.
3 Credits (3)
Students will be introduced to basic concepts within nutrition education,
This course provides an overview of nutrients, including requirements,
nutrition communication, nutrition and health and food culture. May be
digestion, absorption, transport, function in the body and food sources.
repeated up to 4 credits.
Dietary guidelines intended to promote long-term health are stressed.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NUTR 3110. Prerequisite(s): NUTR 2110,
Learning Outcomes
FSTE 2110G, HRTM 2120.
1. Evaluate sources of nutrition information for reliability
Learning Outcomes
2. Identify elements of a nutritious diet 1. Complete nutritional analysis of a recipe/meal.
3. Describe the digestion, transport, and absorption of nutrients 2. Modify traditional recipes to improve nutritional value and/or meet
standards of a therapeutic diet.
4. Describe the importance of nutrition in weight control and health
3. Explain cultural and religious considerations when planning menus
5. Identify nutritional needs as they relate to the life cycle and
for diverse groups.
performance
4. Critically evaluate and modify recipes to meet the needs of various
6. Describe behavior modification techniques that promote good health
ethnic, religious, and special populations.
7. Evaluate popular nutrition trends for scientific accuracy and
5. Develop and conduct a hands-on nutrition education for a target
effectiveness
group to teach healthy eating skills.
8. Develop skills in the planning and assessing of healthy meal plans
9. Describe the role of food choices in the development of chronic
NUTR 3710. Food Systems & Policy in Dietetics
disease
3 Credits (3)
10. 1Describe the role of food in the promotion of a healthful lifestyle
This course introduces students to food and nutrition policy issues,
institutions, and stakeholders and their impacts on public health,
NUTR 2120. Seminar I - Becoming a Nutrition Professional
sustainability, and the practice of dietetics in the US. The course will
1 Credit (1)
examine policy development and the roles of federal agencies, private
This course will introduce students to the field experience, careers, and
firms, non-governmental organizations, and the media in food and
professions in nutrition. This course is required for students pursuing a
nutrition policy. It will also examine international perspectives on food
Didactic Program in Dietetics verification statement. May be repeated up
and nutrition policies and programs used to support global nutrition,
to 1 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: HNDS majors.
health promotion, and wellness.
Learning Outcomes
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, NUTR 3110, NUTR 3120.
1. Describe career options within the fields of Nutrition Dietetics.
Learning Outcomes
2. Outline the HNDS field experience process. 1. Discuss the economic, political, social, and cultural factors that
influence US food and nutrition policies and impact national food
3. Explain the educational pathways in HNDS.
systems and population health.
4. List requirements for admission into the HNDS Dietetics pathway.
2. Identify the psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors
5. Begin an HNDS student portfolio.
that influence food choices, eating behaviors, and nutrition-related
6. Discuss the importance of personal responsibility accountability
practices.
3. Describe the processes and major players involved in US food and
NUTR 3110. Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
nutrition policy development, implementation, monitoring/evaluation,
3 Credits (3)
and regulation.
Relationship of the stages of the human life cycle to changes in nutrient
need. Consent of Instructor required. 4. Recognize the influence of food and nutrition policy on the practice of
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 2110. dietetics.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the value of collaborative work in nutrition care of NUTR 3750. Applied Nutrition Research
individuals. Compare and contrast the physiological, behavioral, 3 Credits (3)
and psychosocial factors associated with each life stage that affect This course will introduce students to various types of nutrition research
nutritional status. For each life cycle stage, create a nutritionally and equip them to locate and critique nutrition and dietetics research
adequate menu that meets key nutrient needs. Culturally appropriate articles. Research analysis skills will then be applied to a review of the
evidence-based interventions to address common nutrition-related current literature on a nutrition topic and applied to dietetics practice.
conditions experienced in each lifecycle stage. Utilize the Nutrition May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Care Process to complete a nutrition assessment. Prerequisite: MATH 1350G (OR A ST 311); NUTR 3110.
Learning Outcomes
1. Recall the various research methods, study designs, and statistical
analyses used in nutrition research. Compare and contrast research
methods and analyses in nutrition research. Analyze nutrition
research for appropriateness of the methods and analyses. Evaluate
nutrition research to form sound, ethical conclusions and practice
recommendations.
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NUTR 3996. Special Topics NUTR 4230. Medical Nutrition Therapy I
1-4 Credits (1-4) 3 Credits (3)
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Special diets and physiological basis for their use. Laws and regulations
Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a grand total of 9 credits. May be concerning the practice of dietetics.
repeated up to 9 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Prerequisite: NUTR 4110, BCHE 341.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing, consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUTR 4230; NUTR 4233.
Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes
1. Develop foundational knowledge in a specialized area of dietetics 1. Examine the role of medical nutritional therapy in disease processes.
practice. Apply nutritional assessment techniques utilizing the Nutrition Care
Process. Compose nutrition care plans and utilize various styles of
NUTR 4110. Advanced Nutrition
medical charting. Describe the interdisciplinary nature of working
3 Credits (3)
with a health care team in the delivery of medical nutritional therapy.
Application of biochemistry and physiology to nutrition. May be repeated
up to 3 credits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2221, (OR A ST 311); NUTR 3110 NUTR 4230L. Medical Nutrition Therapy I Lab
Learning Outcomes 1 Credit (1P)
1. Describe the processes of digestion and absorption within the
Supplements NUTR 4230. Students will perform nutrition assessments,
human body. Compare and contrast the structure and function of key
nutrition focused physical exams, apply medical nutrition therapy-based
nutrients. Describe the metabolism of key nutrients under various
interventions and practice patient discharge education for specific
conditions. Apply concepts of energy and nutrient metabolism to
disease states. Elements of pathology and biochemistry of nutrition-
common medical conditions and other relevant situations such as
related conditions are integrated into course topics. Restricted to: HNDS
exercising or fasting.
majors.
Corequisite(s): HNDS 4230.
NUTR 4210. Community Nutrition
Learning Outcomes
3 Credits (3)
NUTR 4233. Nutrition Counseling and Education
Overview of the practice of community nutrition. Includes program
3 Credits (3)
planning, needs assessment, program implementation and program
This course is designed to meet the needs of individuals entering the
evaluation. Role of public and private agencies in nutrition programs that
healthcare/dietetics field who have little counseling experience, but
impact on nutrition of individuals and groups in the community. Same as
have a strong foundational knowledge in the field of dietetics. It includes
NUTR 5210.
counseling techniques and strategies, behavior change, interviewing,
Prerequisite: NUTR 3110, NUTR 3710.
cultural competence, mass media, and nutrition education.
Learning Outcomes
Prerequisite: NUTR 3110; FCSC 348.
1. Summarize the components of current national and local community
Learning Outcomes
nutrition programs. Explain how national or state level policy
1. Evaluate nutrition counseling strategies tools in promoting behavior
influences a community nutrition issue. Write a needs assessment
change and self-management. Apply behavior change theories and
for a community nutrition issue using reliable sources of community
models to nutrition counseling sessions. Develop nutrition care plans
nutrition information and data and relevant research. Develop goals
for nutrition counseling clients. Analyze professionalism and ethics
and objectives of a nutrition program that address a community
within nutrition counseling and education. Develop and present a
nutrition issue. Develop a culturally appropriate nutrition education
nutrition education lesson based on current nutrition research.
lesson plan that addresses a specific nutrition program objective.
NUTR 4235. Entering the Field of Dietetics
NUTR 4220. Food Service Organization and Management
1 Credit (1)
3 Credits (3)
Students will develop professional materials that will be used in their
Personnel, financial and general management in institutional and
future careers including a personal statement, resume, and interview
commercial food service operations.
dialogues. Students will become familiar with career options in the field
Prerequisite: HRTM 2120.
of dietetics and learn to navigate the processes of becoming a registered
Learning Outcomes
dietitian or dietetic technician, registered. Restricted to: HNDS majors.
1. Evaluate food products and menu plans through the application
Students must be a Senior to enroll.
of food service management theories and principles. Describe the
Prerequisite/Corequisite: NUTR 4210.
process of and ethical considerations surrounding purchasing,
Learning Outcomes
receiving, storing and controlling inventory of a given food item.
1. Students will develop professional materials that will be used in their
Evaluate food system, food safety practices, and scenarios. Evaluate
future careers including a personal statement, resume, and interview
a nutrition and foodservice budget and interpret financial data.
dialogues. Students will become familiar with career options in the
field of dietetics and learn to navigate the processes of becoming a
registered dietitian or dietetic technician, registered
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NUTR 4240. Medical Nutrition Therapy II NUTR 4560. Field Experience- Clinical Dietetics
3 Credits (3) 1-8 Credits (1-8)
Continuation of NUTR 4230. Experience in various areas of clinical nutrition facilities with emphasis
Prerequisite: NUTR 4230. on nutrition care of patients. Practical experience with supervision by
Corequisite: NUTR 4240L. resident faculty as well as supervisor at work site. Performance at work
Learning Outcomes site graded in accordance with university standards. One credit is earned
1. Select appropriate medical nutrition therapy interventions for
for 40 hours of work. A total of 40 hours is required. May be repeated up
various disease processes. Master nutrition assessment of patients/
to 8 credits. Consent of Instructor required.
clients utilizing the Nutrition Care Process Model. Interpret medical
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, NUTR 4230, NUTR 4230L, consent of
terminology in patient chart notes and medical history records.
instructor.
Evaluate laws regulations concerning dietetics. Learning Outcomes
1. Apply dietetics knowledge to practice in various clinical settings.
NUTR 4240L. Medical Nutrition Therapy II Laboratory
2. Develop a field experience portfolio highlighting the development of
1 Credit (1P)
clinical nutrition knowledge and skills.
Supplements NUTR 4240. Students will apply medical nutrition therapy to
3. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of Registered Dietitians in
specific disease states with special emphasis on writing nutrition support
various clinical practice settings.
orders and learning to utilize nutrition support equipment. Students will
learn and apply advanced nutritional therapies and patient management
NUTR 4565. Field Experience Community Nutrition
strategies. Restricted to: HNDS majors.
1-8 Credits (1-8)
Corequisite(s): HNDS 4240.
Experience working with nutritional problems of individual families of
Learning Outcomes
all socioeconomic and age levels and with agencies concerned with
1. Calculate nutrition support recommendations and document orders in
community nutrition. Practical experience with supervision by resident
the patient's medical chart.
faculty as well as supervisor at the work site. Performance at work site
2. Demonstrate safe use of nutritional support equipment.
graded in accordance with university standards. May be repeated up to 8
3. Master use of the Nutrition Care Process in case-based and
credits. Consent of Instructor required.
simulated patient scenarios to conduct nutrition assessments and
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, NUTR 4210, consent of instructor.
implement evidence-based interventions. Learning Outcomes
1. Apply dietetics knowledge to practice in various community settings.
4. Critically evaluate lab values and client anthropometric data.
2. Develop a field experience portfolio highlighting the development of
5. Select therapeutic diets for the treatment of medical conditions and
community nutrition knowledge and skills.
their symptoms.
3. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of Registered Dietitians in
NUTR 4550. Billing and Coding for Dietetics
various community practice organizations.
1 Credit (1)
This course provides students with an overview of billing and coding NUTR 4991. Special Problems
practices for medical nutrition therapy that ensure proper reimbursement 1-4 Credits (1-4)
for services. Students will learn nutrition related billing codes, apply Individual research study in a selected subject area of family and
nutrition care process terminology to documentation, and discover how consumer sciences. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 8
policy affects current and future coverage of nutrition services. credits. May be repeated up to 8 credits. Consent of Instructor required.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NUTR 4240. Students must be in Senior Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
standing to enroll in this course, NUTR 4230. Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop specialized knowledge and competencies in a selected
1. Explain the use of Medical Nutrition Therapy CPT codes. nutrition and dietetics subject area.
2. Properly document nutrition services in the medical record for full
NUTR 5110. Graduate Studies in Advanced Nutrition
reimbursement of services.
3 Credits (3)
3. Describe different Health Care Delivery Systems and how they impact
Covers biochemistry and physiology applied to nutrition. Students
nutrition services.
enrolled in the 5000-level class will be required to complete additional
4. Explain Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer coverage for Medical
assignments beyond what is required for NUTR 4110. Crosslisted with:
Nutrition Therapy.
NUTR 4110.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NUTR 3110. Student must be classified
as a Graduate student to enroll in this course, BIOL 2221, BCHE 341, and
NUTR 2110, or consent of instructor.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the processes of digestion and absorption within the human
body.
2. Compare and contrast the structure and function of key nutrients.
3. Describe the metabolism of key nutrients under various conditions.
4. Apply concepts of energy and nutrient metabolism to common
medical conditions and other relevant situations such as exercise or
fasting.
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NUTR 5150. Orientation to Dietetic Internship NUTR 5220. Graduate Studies in Food Service Organization and
3 Credits (3) Management
Dietetic interns prepare for supervised practice rotations. Topics include 3 Credits (3)
professionalism, Code of Ethics, and dietetic internship portfolios. May Personnel, financial and general management in institutional and
be repeated up to 3 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: commercial food service operations. Students enrolled in the5000-level
HNDS majors. class will be required to complete additional assignments beyond what is
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dietetic Internship. required for NUTR 4220. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Learning Outcomes Prerequisite(s): Graduate Students; HRTM 2120, NUTR 3120, or consent
1. Assembly of dietetic intern portfolio that will be kept throughout
of instructor.
dietetic internship. Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate food products and menu plans through the application of
2. Readiness to begin supervised practice rotations.
food service management theories and principles.
3. Understanding of steps and processes to successfully complete
2. Describe the process of and ethical considerations surrounding
requirements of dietetic internship and Masters of Science in Family
purchasing, receiving, storing, and controlling inventory of a given
Consumer Sciences.
food item.
4. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand
3. Evaluate food system, food safety practices, and management
the importance of evidence-based information, research ethics, the
practices of a specific food service establishment.
Code of Ethics of the Profession of Dietetics, and the basic structure
of an IRB proposal. 4. Apply management theories and principles to quality assurance and
human resource case scenarios.
NUTR 5210. Graduate Study in Community Nutrition
5. Evaluate a nutrition and food service budget and interpret financial
3 Credits (3)
data.
Overview on the practice of community nutrition to include program
planning, needs assessment, program implementation and program
NUTR 5230. Graduate Studies in Medical Nutrition I
evaluation. Role of public and private agencies in nutrition programs that
3 Credits (3)
impact on nutrition of individuals and groups in the community. Students
Special diets and physiological basis for their use. Laws and regulations
enrolled in the 5000-level class will be required to complete additional
concerning the practice of dietetics. Additional assignments beyond
assignments beyond what is required for NUTR 4110. May be repeated up
NUTR 4230 required. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Crosslisted with:
to 3 credits. Crosslisted with: NUTR 4210.
NUTR 4230.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student, NUTR 3110, NUTR 3710, NUTR 3750,
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student, NUTR 3110, NUTR 4110, BIOL 2225 or
or consent of the instructor.
BIOL 2221, or consent of instructor.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize the components of current national and local community
1. Examine the role of medical nutritional therapy in disease processes.
nutrition programs.
2. Apply nutritional assessment techniques utilizing the Nutrition Care
2. Explain how national or state-level policy influences a community
Process.
nutrition issue.
3. Compose nutrition care plans and utilize various styles of medical
3. Write a needs assessment for a community nutrition issue using
charting.
reliable sources of community nutrition information and data, and
4. Describe the interdisciplinary nature of working with a health care
relevant research.
team in the delivery of medical nutritional therapy.
4. Develop goals and objectives of a nutrition program that address a
community nutrition issue.
5. Develop a culturally appropriate nutrition education lesson plan that
addresses a specific nutrition program objective.
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