FCS 4630 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory I

Skill development in nutritional assessment via performing anthropometric measurements, biochemical analysis, physical exam, and diet history. Nutrition counseling and interviewing, as well as documentation and charting are also discussed. Students are also introduced to parenteral and enteral products, practice calculating individual formulations, and become familiar with feeding tubes, pumps, and catheter care.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: FCS 4600.

Credits: 1 hour

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Nutrition and Dietetics.

When Offered: Fall