NUTR 245 - Clinical Practicum 2

4 credits

Application of the theory learned in NUTR 205 Clinical Nutrition to the care of hospitalized patients, requiring diets modified in protein, carbohydrate, fat, calories, sodium and other nutrients; planning menus; assisting patients in the selection of menus; evaluating food intake of patients’ charts to collect information; obtaining a diet history and using it as a basis for teaching principles and characteristics of medical nutrition therapy.

Notes: NUTR 205 Clinical Nutrition must be taken before or with this class. Clinical hrs: 12.

Prerequisites: NUTR 145 Clinical Practicum 1.
Pre or Corequisites: Pre- or Corequisite: NUTR 205 Clinical Nutrition.

Offered fall semester.