Prerequisites: FND 252. Instructor approval. Research design and data collection methods, provision of nutrition education in a research study format, and data analysis related to a pediatric nutrition research project.
Dietetic majors only. Development of the dietetic profession. Examination of topics in nutrition and dietetics not covered in previous coursework. S/U graded.
Prerequisite: FND 252. Developmental stages, nutrient requirements, appropriate diet and eating behaviors for children from conception through school age. Nutrition related conditions of children and nutrition for the pregnant and lactating woman.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisite: FND 210 and FND 252; grade of "C-" or better in BIO 245 or BIO 350. Laboratory required. Nutrition assessment and intervention during acute and chronic disease. Theory and practical application presented.
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisite: FND 430. Continuation of FND 430. Laboratory required. Nutrition assessment and intervention during acute and chronic disease. Theory and practical application presented.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: FND 252 and FND 320. Laboratory required. Systems approach applied to commercial and noncommercial food service facilities including: procurement, production, distribution, service and maintenance. Management of food service operations.
Prerequisite: FND 252. Systemic analysis of community food and nutrition problems and programs. Role of public and private sectors in community health promotion.
Prerequisite: FND 245 or FND 250 or FND 357. The study of nutrition principles as they apply to the promotion of optimal physical fitness and athletic performance. Current research and evaluation of nutritional recommendations will be stressed.