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Integrated Nutritional Sciences I

The material covered in CNU/NS 601 consists of three major emphasis areas: (1) review of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein structure, synthesis, absorption, and metabolism, (2) the impact of nutritional influences on macronutrient metabolism to health and disease, (3) the influence of micronutrient metabolism on the regulation of energy balance. The objective of this course is to provide students a strong knowledge base related to macronutrient metabolism in the context of select chronic diseases and energy balance.

Research Methods In Nutrition Science

The course provides an in-depth review of research design concepts and application of methods for clinical and nutritional investigations. The course is composed of several major topics: a) elements of research design, b) basic statistical analysis, c) critical assessment of scientific research articles, d) methods including sample selection, bias, data collection procedures, measures, analysis plan, results, discussion and interpretation of findings, e) ethical issues related to research methods.

Clin Nutrition Prob-Based Case Studies

The material covered in CNU 702 via readings and the various clinical and/or community-based rotation (s), the student will complete the Nutrition Care Process on individual(s) beginning with Nutrition Assessment (Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical, Dietary, and Environmental data) followed by Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation as applicable. Students will present these findings in 1 writing assignment (about one patient) and 1 presentation (about a different patient) per credit hour enrolled.

Intro Interpersonal Com

This course examines basic verbal and nonverbal concepts affecting the communication process between individuals in various interpersonal contexts. Course also requires participation in written, oral, and visual communication activities designed to develop and improve interpersonal skills. Topics may include: perspective- taking, relationship and conversation management, effective listening, conflict management, communication climate, communication anxiety, and cultural/gender differences in interpersonal communication.

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