NUTR - Nutrition

This course will examine food systems, global health, nutrition and sustainable agricultural practices. It will cover food security, food systems, global nutrition, maternal and child health outcomes and social determinants of health in relation to sustainable farming and social justice with the interrelationship among financial markets, agri-business industries, international trade, public health, and climate change.

Reviews advanced nutrition therapies and evidence-based practice incorporating pathology, physiology, biochemistry, drug therapy, dietary supplements and clinical nutrition interventions in prevention and treatment of disease specializing in neuropsychiatric disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, renal disease, endocrine disorders, and hepatic disease. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll.

Discuss and practice techniques to select and utilize validated nutrition screening and assessment tools to evaluate nutritional status and develop nutrition interventions. Topics include: dietary intake assessment, body composition, patient interview, nutrition focused physical exam and assessment, medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and nutrition diagnoses. Students will practice assessments in simulations, case studies and with partners.

Reviews advanced nutrition therapies and evidence-based practice incorporating pathology, physiology, biochemistry, drug therapy, dietary supplements and clinical nutrition interventions in prevention and treatment of disease specializing in, pediatrics, gastrointestinal disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, hematology, cancer, surgery and nutrition support, immunology and critical care. Initiation and management of enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy including access, metabolic and mechanical complications. Only students enrolled in the ACEND accredited track may enroll.

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.

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 nutrition needs across the lifespan, including an analysis of cross-cutting social determinants of health that affect all stages of development. The class will examine how nutrition has far reaching impacts from the fetal origins of disease to the role of epigenetics in disease prevention and aging. Nutrition implications and recommendations will be reviewed from preconception to end of life.

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.

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.