Nutrition - NUTR

This course is designed for those students who have an interest in becoming a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR). It is an introductory directed study course designed to give the student a greater knowledge of what a DTR does and what career opportunities are open in the field. The goal of this course is to help the student in making an appropriate career choice.

This course is designed as an introductory course in nutrition and should acquaint the student with the concepts of nutrients, nutrient requirements and the effect of malnutrition and diet choices on human health.This class meets for four mandatory lab experiences.

Supervised experience in a variety of health care and nutrition settings. Application of classroom theories to actual operations. Registration requires approval of the instructor. This course is designed for students majoring in the Dietetic Technician Program. The Practicum provides a total of 150 hours supervised experience in the area of Clinical Nutrition. The student will interact and apply appropriate nutrition assistance based on the age, health, cultural background and medical needs of the patients/clients. Experience sites may include hospitals or the practice of a Consulting Registered Dietitian.***Department Consent Required***

Supervised experience in a Community Nutrition setting. Application of classroom theories to actual situations. Registration requires approval of the instructor. This course is designed for students majoring in the Dietetic Technician Program. The Practicum provides a total of 150 hours supervised experience in the area of Community Nutrition. The student will interact and apply appropriate nutrition assistance based on the age, health, cultural background and medical needs of the patients/clients. Experience sites may include: senior residence facilities, senior centers, WIC offices, or public feeding programs.***Department Consent Required***

Supervised experience in a food service setting. Application of classroom theories to actual operations. Registration requires approval of the instructor. This course is designed for students majoring in the Dietetic Technician Program. The Practicum provides a total of 150 hours supervised experience in the area of Food Service Management. The student will interact and apply appropriate assistance and leadership based on the mission of the facility where placed.***Department Consent Required***

Four major non-western cultures are examined regarding cultural norms in the following areas. Cultural attitudes, beliefs and behaviors associated with access to biomedical health care and to traditional health practices (Complementary and Alternative medicine) among different cultural groups. Cultural attitudes, beliefs and behaviors regarding food consumption as it varies across cultural groups. Theoretical and practical approaches to cross cultural communication methods and the meaning of various communication models among groups.

This course is designed for students majoring in the Dietetic Technician Program. Application of nutritional principles and practices in health care, public health and community nutrition services including community resources and governmental regulation. Lifecycle nutrition will be studied as it pertains to the general nutritional needs and problems associated with pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence and the aging population.

A course designed for the student in the field of allied health and for students majoring in Dietetic Technology. Emphasis on the functions of the major nutrients and their role in maintaining good health, beginning at the cellular level and extending to include interactional properties of nutrients and diets.

A course designed for the student in the field of allied health and for students majoring in Dietetic Technology. Emphasis on the functions of the major nutrients and their role in maintaining good health, beginning at the cellular level and extending to include interactional properties of nutrients and diets.

Organization and operation of food service, management principles, food service personnel, labor laws, regulatory agencies, food cost control and record keeping.