FCS 4640 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory II

This “hands on,” dry lab is the second of a 2-semester course sequence. This course, along with FCS 4600, 4610, and 4630, will provide students with an opportunity to gain and apply foundational knowledge in medical nutrition therapy to meet the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics’ (ACEND) education standards for didactic programs in dietetics. Students develop skill in the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) as an adjunct therapy to other medical, surgical, and pharmacological therapies. This lab course builds Medical Nutrition Therapy skills applicable to liver and gallbladder disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, cancer, stress/hypermetabolism, eating disorders, and weight management.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Senior standing, FCS 4600 and FCS 4630 with and grade of “C” or better in both prerequisites.
Corequisite: FCS 4610

Credits: 1 hour

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Nutrition and Dietetics.