GSN 524 - Medical Nutrition Therapy

Credit(s): 4.00

Evaluate the evidence-based research of dietary interventions for various disease states. Develop a nutrition diagnosis that aligns with a medical diagnosis. Create and integrate nutrition interventions with standards of medical care and alternative methodologies to treat common nutrition-related diseases. Modify therapeutic meal plans from a nutritionally adequate diet (NAD) and science-based eating patterns. Design personalized nutrition interventions targeting the etiology of nutrition-related problems within the context of an individual’s genetics, capabilities, lifestyle, environment and motivation for behavioral change to achieve a medical or health goal while considering food sourcing, culturally appropriate food selections, and meal preparation strategies that engage clients/patients in accomplishing their medical and nutrition goals. Prerequisite(s): TH 507 , GSN 515 , GSN 516 . Corequisite(s): GSN 529 .