An introduction to the application of nutrition care of individuals and groups in a variety of health care settings. Topics include nutrition assessment and care plans, medical terminology and documentation, interviewing and counseling skills, and educational theory and material development. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics requires students to complete a concurrent clinical experience in cooperating health care facilities. Food and Nutrition majors with a minimum 2.50 QPA may elect to complete a clinical experience. A physical exam and liability insurance are required for clinical experience.

Prerequisites: 23.272 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or 23.142 Introduction to Human Biology; 34.262 Food, Culture, and Society

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