Chabot College
Fall, 2004
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Nursing 61
CLINICAL NUTRITION
Catalog Description
61- Clinical Nutrition
1.5 units
Introduction to principles of clinical nutrition. Assessment of nutritional status; application of nutritional
principles across the life span in the hospital and community; diet therapy in the treatment of selected
diseases; nutritional supplements; weight gain and weight loss; impact of culture and spiritual beliefs
on diet. Corequisite: Nursing 55, 69, and 74 (or satisfactory completion of equivalent) 1.5 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 26.25]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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identify the role of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet;
describe the function of vitamins and minerals in the human body;
assess the nutritional adequacy of diets;
calculate specific nutritional needs across the life span;
formulate nutritional plans for the client who needs to gain, lose or maintain weight;
identify methods of assessing body weight and nutritional status;
describe specific nutritional needs for the client who has disorders of the gastrointestional
tract, cardiovascular disease, hepato-biliary disease, renal disease, or diabetes;
state the advantages and disadvantages of nutritional supplements;
describe types and indications for therapeutic diets;
discuss the impact of culture and spiritual beliefs on diet;
interpret laboratory results as an indication of nutritional status;
describe causes, presentation and collaborative management of the client who has an
eating disorder.
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Nutrient composition of foods
Assessment of nutritional adequacy of diets
Nutritional needs across the life span
Weight maintenance
Therapeutic diets for selected diseases
Impact of culture and spiritual beliefs on diet
Eating disorders
Nutritional supplements
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/discussion
Audio-visual aids
Chabot College
Course Outline for Clinical Nutrition, Nursing 61 Page 2
Fall, 2004
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Assigned readings
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Nutritional needs across the life span
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Diet therapy in the treatment of disease
Research paper
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Impact of culture and religion on diet
Case Studies
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Nutritional needs during pregnancy
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The use of diet in the treatment of selected diseases
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Nutrition and weight loss
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Written exams
Written final exam
Assignments as above
Textbook (Typical):
Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Williams and Schlenker, Mosby, 8th ed., 2002.
Special Student Materials:
None
N61crostl.doc
Rev. 9/03/slj