PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT 215 - Nutritional Concepts

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Subject:

Description:

Concepts of applied anatomy, physiology and chemistry in human metabolism and nutrition; planning, selecting and preparing diets for specifc diseases or combination of disorders requiring modifed diets. Included are enternal parenteral nutrition support. Relates pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, renal, digestive, endocrine systems, and metabolic imbalances to the application of therapy. Skills and techniques for modifying diets for individuals including counseling are emphasized relative to diseases and symptom, and relative to promotion. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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