This course assists the student in collecting appropriate subjective and objective data associated with obtaining a health and diet history. This course provides an introduction to physical and diagnostic assessment of health status. Physical assessment competencies to be attained at the novice level include: assessment of body composition; measurement of vital signs; blood glucose; physical assessment of fluid status; assessment of normal breath and heart sounds; intra-and extra-oral assessment, dysphagia screening; and clinical assessment of nutrition status.

Explore the relationship between food systems, nutrition and health. Discuss sustainability, resilience, and health in food systems through the lens of environmental, economic and social factors.

Four hours lecture per week. Introduction to food production in a non-commercial setting. Focuses on menu planning, sanitation, production, purchasing, kitchen layout and design, and equipment selection, and marketing. Restricted to students accepted into coordinated phase of the coordinated program.

Three hours lecture per week. A continuation of Nutrition 340, advanced study of nutrients including in-depth study of biochemical functions, physiologic needs and interrelationships among nutrients. Study of the scientific basis for the principles of dietary guidance covered. Prerequisite: 340.

Four hours lecture per week. Study of nutrients and respective functions, food sources, and physiological needs; dietary guidance throughout the life cycle. Role of nutrition in prevention of select chronic diseases along with discussion and analysis of current controversies in nutrition. Prerequisite: BIOL 104 or 160 or 161, C or higher in ENG 104 or 105 or 195. WCII

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a dietetics faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to dietetics students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Study of nutritional needs and nutritional therapy across the lifespan defining the nurses role in nutrition, wellness, and health promotion. Prerequisites: BIOL 114, CHEM 106 or 121, C or higher in ENG 104 or 105 or 195. WCII

An experimental approach to food preparation, with an emphasis on changes in the structure, appearance and flavor of food components in response to exposure to heat, cold, changes in pH, and exposure to oxygen.

Role of nutrition in physical performance. Interrelated effects of diet and exercise on physical performance and health. Specific dietary regimens applicable to athletes/personal fitness programs, ranging from the training diet to fluid, electrolyte, and glycogen replacement. Related resources for health education and coaching particularly in the areas of eating disorders and adolescent nutrition.