NUFS 323 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory

Institution:

University of the District of Columbia

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Description:

This course features opportunities for students to interact with clients and patients in underserved clinical settings located in medically underserved areas of the District of Columbia. Students will perform nutritional screenings and assessments, analyze and present nutritional data, assess nutritional status, and document patient's/client's medical record. This course enables students to acquire skills in assessing, planning, calculating, and implementing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Enteral Feeding. Students will present dietary habits of diverse population groups while exhibiting cultural competence. Students will present scientific literature on choices of alternative nutrition therapies. Pre-requisite: NUFS 317. Co-requisite: NUFS 322.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udc.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 274-5012

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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