HMEC 400 - NUTRITION THERAPY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Human Ecology

Description:

Course provides foundation knowledge and inderstanding of the underlying mechanisms in the development of diseases that are rooted from nutritional imbalance. Pathophysiology of diseases such as Diabetes mellitus, Kidney disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and anemia tha are associated with nutrition will be studied. Students will also study key nutrients that addect brain functions. The course enables students to understand how nutrient intake/deficiency injuries cells/tissues, and also help the body to response for repair. The course is designed to provide Allied Health professionals (Pre-med, nurses, pharmacists and physicians) with the most current research and application of evidence-based nutritional knowledge to help them provide apprpriate care to their patients and also patients manage their disease. Pre-requisites: HMEC 215 and HMEC 308.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HMEC 215 AND HMEC 308

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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