DIET 675. Seminar in Dietetics and Nutrition. 1 Hour.

Energy containing macronutrients and fiber presented from the perspective of their importance in human nutrition. Structural properties, digestion, absorption and metabolism are emphasized. Fuel utilization in response to food intake and exercise, cellular and whole-animal energetic and energy balance integrate metabolism. Students take an active role in presenting and discussing and exhibit advanced skills in analysis and presentation. Prerequisite: BCHM 702 or Equivalent. LEC.

Study of the science of medical nutrition therapy and evidence based practice in the nutritional management of disease during specific stages of the life cycle. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor LEC.

Dietetics Internship (Nutrition)

A study of the aspects of society, culture and personality related diet, food habits, and nutrition. The role of the community and its agencies will be considered. Includes field work. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. LEC.

An overview of the nutritional therapies used for various disease disorders. The course emphasizes the nutritional care and treatment related to state of the art practice. LEC.

DIET 829. Nutrition and Aging. 3 Hours.

A learner-centered, self paced study of topics in applied clinical dietetics. Independent modules are offered to address the science and art of nutritional care relating to specific issues to clinical dietetics. Topics will be grouped in various combinations to provide flexibility of choice. Students may enroll in one or more topics for a total of six credit hours. Prerequisite: By permission of instructor only. LEC.

Methods and tools used in screening and assessment of nutritional status of individuals and population groups are studied. Assessment methodology includes dietary surveys, computerized dietary intake analysis, anthropometric measures, biochemical measures and clinical evaluations. Laboratory experiences are provided to allow students practice time for learning and applying assessment techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. LEC.

DIET 841. International Nutrition and World Hunger. 3 Hours.

Interrelationships of micronutrients in terms of biochemistry, physiology, genetics, and nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of how the coordination of structure and function is related to the metabolic needs of the cell and its response to the environment. This integrated approach will form the basis for evaluating the micronutrient needs of humans in both normal and altered metabolic states. LEC.

DIET 846. Nutrition and Wellness. 3 Hours.

This course examines the mechanisms underlying the modulation of immune responses by nutritional, naturally occurring and orally active food compounds. The role of nutritional status and changes in the life stages which impact immune response impacting disease initiation and progression. Contributions of the GI system and changes in life stages impacting immunity and their relationship to immune response will be discussed. LEC.

DIET 862. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 3 Hours.

This graduate level course will expand understanding of nutrition and healthy eating for classroom teachers and other professionals who work with children. The course has a special emphasis on child and adolescent nutrition and how to translate nutrition facts into classroom applications and school-based interventions. Course topics will include healthy food choices, nutrition guidelines, nutrients, energy balance and weight, child and adolescent nutrition, and nutrition education in the classroom, school-based nutrition interventions, and measuring outcomes of nutrition interventions. Prerequisite: Student must be classroom teacher or consent of instructor. LEC.

DIET 865. Nutrition and Human Performance. 3 Hours.

Managerial style is related to food policy, financial benchmarking and applied nutrition practice. Students are typically enrolled in Practicum supervised practice experiences associated with the dietetic internship. Prerequisite: food service systems or commensurate practical experience. LEC.

DIET 870. Nutrition Counseling and Education Methods. 3 Hours.

Critically evaluate, summarize, and present evidence for the role of nutrition in optimizing human health and preventing, managing, or treating chronic diseases.

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