NUTR - Nutrition

Examination of food security, food systems, and nutrition in relation to sustainable farming and social justice with the interrelationship among financial markets, agri-business industries, international trade, public health, and climate change. Topics include community-based strategies to address food system, social change, and health equity; and the role of unversity-community partnerships to increase food access to nutritious food.

Prerequisites: NUTR 503 and NUTR 504 or permission of instructor

Advanced therapies and evidence based practice incorporating pathology, biochemistry, and drug therapy in prevention and treatment of disease specializing in pediatric nutrition, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, renal disease, and gastrointestinal diseases. Initial and management of enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy including access, metabolic and mechanical complications. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll.

Comprehensive approaches for conducting nutrition assessment of individuals and populations throughout the lifecycle and conducting physical examination and strength assessment for nutrition diagnoses. The course includes laboratory experiences for learning and applying assessment and physical examination techniques. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll.

Application of concepts of physiologic response and manifestations of alterations in normal body functioning across the lifespan and drug-nutrient interaction that provides the foundation for the clinical decision-making and management of care. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs and herbal supplements frequently used to treat diet-related chronic diseases will be discussed.

Molecular, biochemical and metabolic characteristics of nutrients and bioactive compounds in relation to enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, the metabolic pathways, and the regulation of metabolism in different physiologic states. Students will select, and discuss recent published research and to exhibit advanced understanding of human metabolism.

Exploration of theories of leadership, management, and organization behavior and impact of social, political, and economic factors affecting health care. The role of nutrition professionals as leaders and advocates in shaping policies will be examined.

A global perspective of public health and nutrition concerns in various nations, assessment of nutritional status of diverse populations, international health and nutrition organizations, policies, and interventions. Understanding the roles of dietitians, nutritionists, and others in creating and implementing international public health and nutrition policies and interventions. The course includes a study abroad option.

Prerequisites: NUTR 501 and NUTR 502 or Permission of Instructor

Competency-based training in areas of clinical, public health/community, and management. Students will satisfy the supervised practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll. A total of 9 credits are required as partial eligibility for CDR Verification Statement.

Prerequisites: NUTR 501, NUTR 502, and NUTR 507A; or Permission of Instructor

Competency-based training in areas of clinical, public health/community, and management. Students will satisfy the supervised practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll. A total of 9 credits are required as partial eligibility for CDR Verification Statement.

Prerequisites: NUTR 501, NUTR 502, NUTR 507A, and NUTR 507B; or Permission of Instructor

Competency-based training in areas of clinical, public health/community, and management. Students will satisfy the supervised practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll. A total of 9 credits are required as partial eligibility for CDR Verification Statement.

Identification of population-based needs for nutrition intervention. Students will develop programs to meet those needs and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions using research methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, proposal writing, budget planning, project management, and program evaluation.

This course will provide an introduction to the use of enzymatic and microbial reactions in the production of desirable foods, beverages, biofuels and other bio-products

Understanding chemistry and biochemistry of nutrients, bioactive compounds and their role in prevention and treatment of diseases and how these concenpts relate to current nutrition topics being discussed on social and mass media.

Prerequisite: NUTR 504 or permission of instructor

Provides the foundation in genetics/genomics and explore the role of nutritional genomics and epigenetics in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease for possibly evidence-based precision medicine. The interrelationships of biochemistry, physiology, microbiome, genetics, and nutrition will be used for nutritional status assessment.

This course provides a solid foundation in sustainable urban agriculture and the community building process. Students will gain hands-on experience working with organizations with the Frederick Food Security Network who have, or will be installing an urban garden.

Examine the use of mass and social media in disseminating health and nutrition information to target populations that are culturally and ethnically appropriate and effective. Students will be required to develop a media campaign to address a health/nutrition issue.

This course focuses on theoretical perspectives on aging, diet, cross-cultural, psychological, physical activity, socological, economic and political factors impacting aging. Living conditions, access to healthcare, food, and the role of health care professionals will be examines.

Reading and/or research in a selected field. An approved title for the independent study must be submitted with the registration forms. Prerequisite: permission of the chair of the department. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to a degree program.

Prerequisites: ENV 505 or MATH 505 or permission of instructor

Explore a nutrition related topic, problem, or issue, by designing, and implementing an investigation to address a research question under the guidance of an academic adviser. Students will be required to submit a scholarly written report and present the research findings at a conference or professional setting.

Investigating issues, trends and research related to current concerns within selected areas of food and nutrition by reviewing current literature and evidence-based protocol.