FN502 Medical Nutrition Practice I
Application to the practice of medical nutrition therapy is covered through the use of guided readings, evidence-based practice and case studies to foster critical thinking in clinical care. MN Practice I focuses on the nutrition care process of assessment and diagnosis of nutritional status; basics of meal planning and calculations for nutrition support. Cultural competency in healthcare is integrated. Development of interviewing skills is emphasized. This course is taught concurrently with FN 501 (1 Credit Practicum; Offered fall semester; Prerequisites: FN 323 Nutrition in the Life Cycle and FN 325 Nutritional Biochemistry II; and Co-requisite: FN 501 Medical Nutrition Therapy I).
Prerequisite
FN323, FN325
Corequisite
FN501