MED-274: Diet Therapy/Nutrition

Program
Medical Assisting
Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Work Hours
0
Contact Hours
3
This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary deficiencies, weight management, and therapeutic nutrition in wellness and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret clinical and dietary data and provide patient counseling and education.

Prerequisites

Local Prerequisite
Take 1 group;
Group 1: MED-116;
Group 2: BIO-163 MED-122;