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DTC 233 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; the 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.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for Additional Credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer

Prerequisites - DTC 202 with a “C’ or higher  
Other Restrictions - Department Permission is required
Restriction by Major - Dietetics Combined [BS + MS]  
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Keywords: Dietetics  
Equivalent Courses: DTC 230
Updates: New Course 8/2020, effective Fall 2021


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