Clinical Nutrition II
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Course:

 NUDT 402

Instructor:

B. W. Blakely, PhD, RD, LD

Credits:

 3 Hours

Office:

Richard A. Henson Center #2107 

Session:

 Fall 2000 

Office hours:

 MWF 1 pm - 3 pm; 
TH 10 am - 12 Noon 

Time:

 T H 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Phone:

(410) 651-6066

Room:

 Henson Center (905) # 1127

 Email:

 bwblakely@mail.umes.edu

 
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A study of the physiological basis for dietary modification and nutritional support in treatment  diseases of major organ systems and in-born errors of metabolism.  A continuation of NUDT 401. Three hours lecture.  Prerequisite: NUDT 401

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

This course offers learning opportunities that provide for further development of knowledge and skills in Medical Nutrition Therapy.  Students are expected to engage in critical thinking and utilize problem solving skills to conduct nutritional assessments; and develop, document, and evaluation nutrition intervention strategies for a variety of disease states.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

With a minimum proficiency of 70%, the successful student will demonstrate the ability to:
  1. Explain the biochemical and physiological basis for dietary modification in the treatment of specific disease states.
  2. Describe the psychological and behavioral bases for nutrition intervention in health and disease.
  3. Plan normal and modified diets for individuals in various states of health and disease.
  4. Use appropriate dietary guides and manuals in nutrition counseling and diet therapy.
  5. Use appropriate communication methods to document nutrition care services.
  6. Calculate nutrient needs based on physical and clinical data.
  7. Use teaching tool and aids in nutrition counseling and diet therapy.
  8. Utilize computer technology to perform nutrient analysis and research.

TEXTBOOK:

Mahan, L. K. and Escott-Stump.  Krause's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 10th Edition, W. B. Saunders & Company, 2000.

PROJECT

Develop an educational unit-aid for a patient who is being discharged from an acute care setting to the home.  Assume that he/she has been diagnosed with one of the disease conditions listed on the course schedule, and that he/she will be discharged to the home with limited assistance in grocery shopping only.  Your lesson should include a description of the disease process, the type of discharge diet, food that should be included and/or restricted, based on the diet order.  The lessons should be geared for a person at the fourth grade level of education.  Remember to include visual aids for your simulation. 
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Lecture/Discussion
Case studies
Diet writing
Journal writing
In-basket exercises
Professional meeting
STUDENT EVALUATION:
  1. Case study (1)           15%
  2. Weekly Quizzes        20%
  3. Exams (4)                  50%
  4. Project                      15%
ATTENDANCE
Class attendance is an essential part of the academic program. You are responsible for materials covered in class. Many supplemental materials will be offered in class that are not in your text.
Class attendance is required; a one percentage point will be deducted from your overall grade for each absence over three for this course. Please refer to the University Attendance Policy
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

 

 

 

Clinical Nutrition II
Tentative Schedule Fall 2000
Date Topic Chapter & Discussion Questions Links
8/31 -9/7 Introduction
MNT for Metabolic Stress, Sepsis, Burns & Surgery		 Chapter 33
9/12-19 MNT for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin Chapter 34
9/21-26 MNT for Anemia Chapter 35
9/28 Exam # 1 Chapters 33-35
10/3-5 MNT for Heart Failure and Transplant Chapter 36
10/10-12 MNT for Pulmonary Disease Chapter 37
10-17-19 ADA Meeting  
10/24-26 MNT for Renal Disorders Chapter 38
10/31 Exam # 2 Chapters 36-38
11/2-7 MNT for Neoplastic Diseases Chapter 39
11/9-14 MNT for HIV and AIDS Chapter 40
11/16-21 MNT for Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Chapter 41
11/23 Thanksgiving Holiday  

11/28

 Exam # 3 Chapters 39-41
11/30 MNT for Neurologic Disorders Chapter 42

12/5

 MNT for Rheumatic Disorders Chapter 43
12/7-12 MNT for Metabolic Disorders Chapter 44
12/19 Comprehensive Examination Chapters 33 - 44

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