NS 4410

Nutrition and Disease

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course presents the role of nutrition in disease using review of the current literature and application to clinical cases. Students use their foundational knowledge in the sciences to understand the etiology and pathophysiology of disease states and learn where nutrition plays a critical role in the development, prevention, and/or management of disease. Application of knowledge to case studies is emphasized to develop skills in integrating nutrition into the assessment and management of acute illness and chronic medical conditions. The course prepares students to recognize the impact of nutrition in disease and apply this information personally and professionally in the areas of public health, community nutrition, clinical dietetics and clinical medicine.

Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 NS 3200 or equivalent (can be taken concurrently). Recommended Prerequisites: NS 1150 or NS 1220; NS 3410 or NS 3420. Corequisites: None.

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Outcomes REF-FA25

• Show a working knowledge of the etiology, pathophysiology, and progression of various disease states.
• Identify the role of specific nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns in the etiology and pathophysiology of various disease states.
• Explain the evidence-based nutrition recommendations and practice guidelines for specific diseases.
• Apply knowledge of pathophysiology and nutrition to health and disease states in the context of patient case studies.
• Communicate scientific information collaborate across differences (eg. cultural, social, personal, economic, physical, religious, learning styles and more) to evaluate patient cases.

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