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| NUT4446 | Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | ||
| SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
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| NUT4441 | Nutrients and Metabolism | ||
| Description: | |||
This unit examines several major human diseases with specific attention to their nutrition management and the construction of appropriate nutrition care plans. The unit covers basic pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of diseases. Each major disease is explored in relation to clinical dietetic work with infants and childen, adults and the elderly. Full Unit Outline | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014