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Spring 2026 Recitation Upper Division
Application of Medical Nutrition Therapy for special populations including enhanced skills for the practice of dietetics. Lectures and laboratory activities supplement training in various diagnoses and conditions not routinely encountered during supervised practice experiences in NUTR 54300 Medical Nutrition Therapy Experience. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Apply evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews and scientific literature.
2Evaluate emerging research for application in nutrition and dietetics practice.
3Incorporate critical-thinking skills in overall practice.
4Practice in compliance with current federal regulations and state statutes and rules, as applicable, and in accordance with accreditation standards and the Scope of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice and Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics.
5Function as a member of interprofessional teams.
6Perform the Nutrition Care Process and use standardized nutrition language for individuals, groups and populations of differing ages and health status, in a variety of settings.
7Practice routine health screening assessments, including measuring blood pressure and conducting waived point-of-care laboratory testing (such as blood glucose or cholesterol).
8Perform routing health screening assessments including measuring blood pressure, conducting waived point of care laboratory testing (such as blood glucose or cholesterol), initiating pharmacotherapy plans (such as insulin management), and administering vaccine injections (such as flu shots).
9Provide instruction for self-monitoring blood glucose, insulin administration and adjusting diabetes medication.
10Insert nasogastric or nasoenteric feeding tubes.
11Initiate and conduct bedside swallow screenings.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.