Identification of causes of complex public health nutrition problems (such as food insecurity and escalating obesity rates) and cost-effective community-based interventions required to solve them. Provides skills and tools needed to assess design and evaluate community nutrition and wellness interventions. Prereq: NUTR 400 or equivalent.

Integration of clinical theory and practice in dietetics care. Bi-weekly seminars, on-line assignments and supplemental readings provide a mechanism to examine the nutritional basis of diet and disease relationships and consider appropriate nutritional interventions. Clinical rotations (500-600 hours) provide the opportunity to explore the application of nutritional science principles and practices within inpatient and outpatient environments. Staff responsibility, coupled with an in-depth case study presentation of a current patient with multiple nutrition risk factors, serves as the capstone practicum project. Prereq: Permission and NUTR 829 and/or NUTR 832. Special fee.

Apply current theories and techniques of counseling appropriate to nutrition. Emphasis on effective communication, client-centered counseling methods, motivational interviewing, behavior change, and factors affecting nutritional intake. Nutrition psychology and principles of group counseling/facilitation will also be explored.

Designed to integrate scientific principles and clinical knowledge with emphasis on clinical decision-making related to providing optimal nutrition care. Course will emphasize understanding the pathophysiology of diseases and mastery of their nutritional implications and interventions. Students build and expand on knowledge and emphasize applications into their clinical care process. Active participation in lecture discussions and lab simulation is an integral part of class. Prereq: NUTR 773/NUTR 873, NUTR 775/NUTR 875, NUTR 750/NUTR 850. Special Fee.