ND 420 Theory of Medical Nutrition Therapy II
This course builds on the foundational knowledge and skills developed in the Theory of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) I course and is designed to develop and utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and Nutrition Care Process (NCP) skills to integrate the theories and principles of MNT into professional practice. This course aims to facilitate comprehension of the pathophysiology of conditions/diseases, which function as the basis for MNT. Furthermore, the evidence-based medicine approach to practice will be used to integrate and apply prior knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, biochemistry/metabolism, nutrigenomics, and physiology with the ultimate goal of effectively planning and managing the nutritional care of patients with a variety of conditions/diseases. Normally offered in Fall semester only.