OIM 640 - Diet and Nutrition

Credit(s): 2.5

This course explores the vital role that diet and nutrition play in an overall approach to patient care. Students study this topic from a modern Western perspective, focusing on developing a broad understanding of the essential elements of nutritional physiology, the roles of vitamins and minerals in health maintenance and as therapeutic supplements, and the use of food as medicinal substances. Clinical applications of nutrition and lifestyle counseling are discussed. Prerequisite(s): IM501, IM502, IM503, IM504