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Unit Code: DNU606

Unit Name: Clinical Dietetic II

Description: The course is designed for students to learn the diseases and develop competencies in the medical nutrition therapy. A core role of the Dietitian in the clinical setting is to be able to develop specific dietary strategies appropriate to the diseases. An essential component of the course is the basic understanding of the pathophysiology of diseases that require clinical care management and to align the role of nutritional support in patient management. Students will be able to plan and modify specific diets, select proper foods and their consistency, texture and estimate the appropriate quantity of ingredients and administration with the timing of feedings. Continual monitoring and evaluation of the plan is also an essential part of MNT.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to : 1. Explain medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as an approach to disease management. 2. Describe the pathophysiology of specific diseases. 3. Estimate appropriate amount of selected food ingredients for each therapeutic meal. 4. Design nutritional care plan. 5. Monitor and evaluate patients\\\' progress on therapeutic diets. 6. Apply counselling skills in clinical settings in an ethical and professional manner.

Prerequisite: DNU604

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2