NUTR 360 - Nutrition Assessment and Counseling (4)

Based on the nutrition care process, the nutrition assessment section of this course will emphasize components such as anthropometric assessment, biochemical assessment, clinical assessment and dietary assessment. Nutrition assessment methods will be discussed and evaluated as applied to clients and patients. Results will used to determine nutrition status and develop a nutrition care plan consisting of a nutrition diagnosis, intervention plan, and monitoring. The counseling section will focus on behavior theories and counseling techniques that have shown success in nutrition education and intervention. Class will be comprised of lecture, lab, and simulation experiences. Prereqs: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220; NUTR 310. Offered: Spring.