NUTR-636: Applied Clinical Nutrition II Nutritional Assessment

This course provides the second half of Applied Clinical Nutrition. Within the biopsychosocial model  of health  and wellness, condition-specific nutrition therapy for a wide range of medical conditions are covered. This course explores more advanced and complex issues surrounding normal and abnormal metabolism of nutrients.  Students will review a variety of pathological states from molecular, biochemical and integrative perspectives. Students will learn to identify key core imbalances within the broader context of health inputs. Students will demonstrate competence  in recommending whole food dietary interventions, supplementation and integrative health approaches to conditions studied. Students will gain competence in the selection and/or interpretation of laboratory assessments and other diagnostic tools. The etiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of conditions studied will be reviewed along with conventional therapeutic approaches. Prerequisite: NUTR-635. [ 2 credits ]