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ADVANCED CLINICAL NUTRITION: CRITICAL CARE AND NUTRITION SUPPORT

NUTRSCI 650
Course Description

Advanced study of the metabolic demands of critical illness and how these alterations influence the nutritional needs of critical care patients in various disease states. Using an evidence-based medical approach, students will assess nutrient requirements and determine best methods of nutrient delivery in various disease states. Anthropometric measures and hematological indices will be incorporated to assess nutritional status and monitor response to nutritional therapies.

Prerequisties

Declared in Clinical Nutrition MS or the Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Summer

Grade Point Average
3.39

-6.44% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.38% from Historical

A Rate
29.03%

-38.71% from Historical

Class Size
31

28.2% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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