The interrelationship between nutrition growth, development and maintenance of health at different stages of the life cycle with emphasis on the at-risk groups specifically for adolescent and geriatric health.
Medical
Nutrition Therapy I provides opportunities for students to explore the
pathophysiology and the use of nutrition care process to identify
nutrition-related problems and determine appropriate medical nutrition therapy
for communicable diseases, febrile conditions, metabolic stress, diseases of
GIT and accessory organs, metabolic disorders and weight problems. Emphasis is
on the application of nutrition science principles to the treatment and
prevention of these health conditions and in gaining skills in dietary
modifications to correct nutritional insufficiencies, promote optimal health,
and manage medical problems.