DHN 608 - CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the etiology and pathophysiology of nutrition- related chronic diseases and conditions including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Emphasis is placed on the biochemical and physiological mechanisms involved by which nutrients impact the prevention, nutrition care process-diagnosis, assessment, implementation of care, monitoring and evaluation, and progression of chronic diseases and conditions.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing and minimum 3 credit hours of upper level advanced nutrition or DHN 510.
Approved for Distance Learning.