Return to search
Nutrition Science
Description: This course investigates the anatomical and physical changes imposed in the body by common nutrition related diseases and conditions. This course also applies the nutrition care process to complex disease states and conditions that may be impacted by nutrition status. Students will interpret nutrition assessment parameters and current nutrition research to prescribe evidence-based nutrition interventions and dietary modifications in a clinical setting. Students gain familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory parameters relevant to nutrition-related conditions. Skills obtained in this course are applied in clinical settings by Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Prerequisite: NTS 407
Nutrition Science
Term : Fall 2026
Catalog Year : 2026-2027
NTS 417 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Description: This course investigates the anatomical and physical changes imposed in the body by common nutrition related diseases and conditions. This course also applies the nutrition care process to complex disease states and conditions that may be impacted by nutrition status. Students will interpret nutrition assessment parameters and current nutrition research to prescribe evidence-based nutrition interventions and dietary modifications in a clinical setting. Students gain familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory parameters relevant to nutrition-related conditions. Skills obtained in this course are applied in clinical settings by Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Prerequisite: NTS 407