NUR 128 - hrs Therapeutic Nutrition

Institution:

Mineral Area College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the current program of Practical Nursing at Mineral Area College. Designed to provide the student knowledge of the essential nutrients by definition, function, and food source; to relate how the body uses foods consumed for energy, growth, or maintenance; describe how health care providers can teach/assist clients to manipulate use of essential nutrients when pathology causes, or is caused by, nutritional impairment. Additional emphasis is placed on the need for health care providers to recognize changing nutritional needs of the various age-related populations throughout the lifespan and the need to educate clients about proper food preparation, storage, and safety. Each student is required to apply theoretical knowledge gained through a dietary analysis assignment. This assignment includes comparing appropriate food selections to a 24 hour diet recall, calculating recommended daily allowance needs, and developing menus based on personal dietary needs to maintain optimal health, or based on therapeutic diet requirements as indicated in the presence of pathology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mineralarea.edu

Phone Number:

(573) 431-4593

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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