DIET-1050 Sports Nutrition
3 Credits
Nutrition implications for human physical and athletic performance including energy and specific nutrients. Emphasis on food selection to enhance performance and nutrition recommendations with regard to varying athletic activities. Calculation of individual energy needs based on weight and activity level. Assessment of body composition and appropriate use of ergogenic aids. Designed for the causal exerciser, elite athlete, coaches, trainers, and persons recognizing the importance of nutrition to fitness.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; or departmental approval. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
DIET-1200 Basic Nutrition
3 Credits
A scientific study of nutrition designed for nursing students, other health care providers and educators. Students will investigate the roles of the nutrients in the functioning of the human body. Overview of nutrient recommendations, food sources and functions of the nutrients, energy requirements, weight control, vegetarianism, and supplement use. Dietary recommendations and food patterns applied to culture, and prevention of nutrition related diseases in a changing society.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; or departmental approval. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OHL016.
DIET-1220 Nutrition for Dental Hygiene
2 Credits
Nutrition principles related to personal and client care. Dental hygiene students will learn how to apply sound nutrition principles to assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating total care of clients, and how to contribute to nutrition well-being of client.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; or departmental approval. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
DIET-1310 Introduction to Dietetics
2 Credits
Explore information literacy, professionalism, ethics, educational requirements, and governance of the dietetics profession. Includes application of communication, research, and self-assessment practices.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; and departmental approval; program admittance. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
DIET-1320 Nutrition Applications
1 Credit
Creation of a variety of regular and modified menus using current evidence-based practice tools, and evaluate food choices and existing menus.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test. and DIET-1200 Basic Nutrition or concurrent enrollment. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
DIET-1940 Dietary Managers Field Experience
1 Credit
Supervised work experience. Twelve clock hours per week gaining practical hands-on-work experience supervising a food service department and conducting initial nutritional assessments on patients. Program manager and/or dietetic technology instructor must approve the student work experience sites. Student spends a minimum of 50 hours under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. Recommended for healthcare food and nutrition personnel.
Other Required Hours: Field Experience: 12 clock hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DIET-1331 Fundamentals of Food production or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval: worksite approval: Food service in Hospital, Long Term Care or health care facility, with approval from Registered Dietitian and Administrator at site. The site must be approved by the Program Manager.
DIET-2301 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
3 Credits
Basic nutrition knowledge applied to medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process. Apply medical nutrition therapy using evidence based practice with practice cases.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): DIET-1200 Basic Nutrition, and DIET-1320 Nutrition Applications, and BIO 2331 Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIO 2341 Anatomy and Physiology II or Program Approval.