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DIETETICS

DIT 121 (3 CR.)

NUTRITION I

Studies food composition, dietary guidELInes, and nutrients essential to healthy human life. Analyzes nutrient function and metabolism. Lecture 3 hours per week.

DIT 122 (3 CR.)

NUTRITION II

Prior basic nutrition course is recommended. Studies food composition and the nutrients essential to the health of human life throughout the life cycle. Includes current topics such as fad diets, preventive nutrition, weight control, and exercise. Lecture 3 hours per week.

DIT 125 (3 CR.)

CURRENT CONCEPTS IN DIET AND NUTRITION

Studies the importance of diet to health and well-being in daily life. Addresses current controversies over food practices and information, food facts and fiction, fad diets, vegetarianism, diet and heart disease, and sound guidELInes for maintaining good health with wise food choices. Applies computer technology for nutritional analysis. Intended especially for the non-Dietetics major. Lecture 3 hours per week.

DIT 190 (1-5 CR.)

COORDINATED INTERNSHIP

DIT 221 (4 CR.)

THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

Prerequisites are DIT 121, 122, or approval of instructor. Applies nutrition principles to the treatment of persons with special dietary needs. Lecture 4 hours per week.

DIT 290 (1-5 CR.)

COORDINATED INTERNSHIP

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