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Course Description

This course aims to expand student’s knowledge on a variety of common pathophysiological conditions and integrate this knowledge with the intervention of clinical nutrition therapies. Students will learn about the basic elements of medical nutritional therapy. These include nutritional assessment, which incorporates the use of anthropometric, biochemical and clinical data to determine nutritional status. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding energy expenditure and body composition and their components, and how these may change during physiological stress or illness. Students then learn about enteral and parenteral nutrition and fundamental aspects of nutrition support. These core elements are then applied in the study of various disease states and clinical nutrition therapy. Students also have the opportunity to explore diet and disease in an approved area of their interest through written and oral presentation. Prerequisite courses: Nutrition Science, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Biology or Physiology. 

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

Instructor Approval: During registration, you will be asked to explain how you meet the pre-requisites for this course and to describe any relevant experience. The instructor will use this information to confirm your enrollment or will otherwise be in touch with you. 

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds 

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply. 

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Section Title
Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
Type
Lecture
Dates
May 21, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025
Instruction Method
Hybrid (On-Campus and Online)  
Course Fee(s)
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

Hybrid: This is a hybrid course that has both virtual components delivered online and in-person opportunities. It is possible for students to participate exclusively virtually in hybrid courses and programs. Upon registering, you will be prompted to select whether you will be participating virtually or in person. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies 

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