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Medical nutrition therapy 322


 
Module code MNX 322
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences
Module content

Nutrition care process. Role of diet and nutrition in the etiology and treatment of undernourishment, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypoglycaemia, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinaemia and coronary heart disease. Disorders of the renal system. Nutrient-drug interactions. Basic principles of special nutritional care, special feeding methods and products. Appropriate practical assignments and case studies in order to practise the nutrition care process.
Module credits 50.00
Prerequisites FLG 221,FLG 222,BCM 261,BCM 262,VDS 221,HNT 220,AGV 413,BCM 251,BCM 252,DTT 222
Contact time 3 discussion classes per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
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