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DTC 230 Fundamentals in Nutrition Therapy


Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts of the significance of Nutrition screening and Nutrition Assessment: anthropometric and body composition measures; significance of biochemical and medical tests; nutrition-focused physical examination; estimation of energy and protein requirements. Additional topics: blood and its components; fluids and electrolytes; pharmacology as it relates to drug-nutrient interactions. These essential core concepts will prepare students for DTC 330 and DTC 331L4.

Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites - DTC 202 with a “C” or higher  
Other Restrictions - Department Permission is required
Restriction by Major - Dietetics [BS] (Phased-Out) or Dietetics-Intent
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Keywords: Dietetics  
Updates: To be deleted 8/2020, effective Fall 2022; Change to prerequisites 12/2018, effective Fall 2019; New Course 3/2016, effective Fall 2016


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