Prerequisite: SAR HS281. Course is limited to nutrition majors in the dietetics and nutrition science tracks. Cannot be taken for credit with SAR HS397. This course covers the pathophysiology of diseases paired with appropriate medical nutrition therapy related to nutrition care and disease management. Nutrition screening, nutritional assessment and nutrition care plan formulation will be discussed. Individual disease states covered include malnutrition, osteoporosis, anemias, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, eating disorders, and weight & hormones. Diet plans and nutrition education interventions are discussed along with documentation and monitoring/evaluation of the nutrition care plan.

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