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• NUTR 300: Cultural Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores basic human nutrition and the food habits of individuals from various countries and ethnic backgrounds. Students assess their own culture compared to the cultures discussed in class and examine how to interact in a culturally sensitive manner.
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• NUTR 310: Nutritional Assess & Med Term

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students entering the nutrition field or another closely related healthcare profession to anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary nutrition assessment methods. Practical application of these concepts in the nutritional care of clients in clinical, community, and research applications is required. The Nutrition Care Process and basic medical terminology are also covered. Prerequisite:    HLSC115 AND NUTR200 OR BLGY173 OR BSC1121 OR HES115 OR NTR2210
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• NUTR 315: Life Cycle Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ??Examines the nutritional requirements and assessment of humans from conception to old age, including the study of nutrition as it relates to health and disease common to each phase of the life cycle. The impact of societal and environmental factors on nutrient intake will be examined.? Prerequisite:    NUTR200 OR NTR2211
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• NUTR 320: Community Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses community nutrition programs and services at all levels of development. Topics include the role of a community nutritionist; the process of community needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation; socioeconomic and cultural context of program and services; and the political and legislative processes in relation to nutrition. Prerequisite:    NUTR200
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• NUTR 325: Nutrition Counseling and Ed

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the theoretical basis of effective nutrition counseling and health education techniques. The student will have the opportunity to practice assessing and documenting the nutrition status of individuals. This course provides hands-on experiences in counseling, educational program development, and oral and written communications. Prerequisite:    NUTR200 AND NUTR310
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• NUTR 330: Sports Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with the knowledge regarding the scientific basis of sports nutrition and its application of sports nutrition. Learning topics include sports nutrition concepts, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, energy expenditure and energy metabolism during various types of exercise, diet recommendations during training/competition based on sport, meal recommendations, use of supplements and ergogenic aids, and special recommendations for groups of athletes. Prerequisite:    NUTR200 OR NTR2211 Corequisite:    NUTR310
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• NUTR 335: Nutrition Organization & Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the managerial functions in nutrition and food service. Topics include the discussion of managerial duties, leadership, personnel management, financial aspects of nutrition and food services, and marketing techniques.
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• NUTR 350: Nutrition in Healthcare

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students in Nursing, Pre-medical, Pre-PA, and other allied health care fields to more advanced topics in human nutrition including nutrition through the life cycle, selected cultural diet variation, basic food safety concepts, diet and physical activity recommendations, medical nutrition therapy for selected diseases, and enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Digestion and absorption, energy balance, macronutrients, and micronutrients are also reviewed. Prerequisite:    NUTR200 AND HLSC115 AND HLSC120 OR BIOL180 OR BIOL181
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• NUTR 360: Kinesiology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes of human motion based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Applications of mechanics to sports activity will be examined. Prerequisite:    HLSC115 OR BIOL180
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• NUTR 400: Medical Nutrition Therapy 1

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ??Examines nutritional assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of patients with obesity, eating disorders, endocrine and diabetes disorders, cardiovascular disease, and immunological disorders. Pathophysiology and evidence-based medical nutrition therapy interventions for disease states are discussed.? Prerequisite:    HLSC115 AND NUTR200 AND NUTR310 AND NUTR325 OR BIO1121 OR BIOL180 OR BLGY173 OR BLGY173 OR BSC1121 OR HES115 OR HES115 OR NTR2211 OR NTR3310 OR NTR3325
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