Focused study of a nutrition topic of current interest. Topic varies by semester.
- Subject
- NED
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- catalog.immaculata.edu
25 courses with the subject NED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Focused study of a nutrition topic of current interest. Topic varies by semester.
Students will learn and practice the main principles and techniques of motivational interviewing. These include, but are not limited to, assessing motivation, ambivalence and change talk, asking open ended questions, reflective listening, and informing.
Explore the current demographic trends in the U.S. and the need for culturally competent health care professionals. Investigate the research to understand how dietitians are being prepared to be effective contributors in a health care system. Reflect on cross-cultural skills, personal biases, and perspectives while
Application of knowledge of nutrition and metabolism to the demands of physical activity and athletic performance. Covers the impact of physical activity on metabolic processes and nutrient needs, and applies this to specialized nutritional needs of active individuals throughout the life cycle. Discusses sport-speci
This course examines the evidence-based methods of nutrition assessment. Emphasis is placed on the six domains of nutrition assessment, highlighting the measurement and interpretation of physical examination and laboratory parameters to identify and diagnose malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies. Coursework provide
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Study of the biochemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and their inter-relationships. (
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Study of the metabolism and current physiological functions of vitamins and minerals and their interrelationships.
Study and identification of nutritional needs of population groups. Survey of agencies that provide nutrition services, and other available resources. Emphasis on development of community nutrition interventions.
Study of nutrition in all stages of the life cycle (pregnancy through aging) for the healthy individual.
The role of nutrition in various disease states. Physiology of organ systems and an examination of the application of therapeutic intervention in selected pathological states. Prerequisite for all students who have not completed a transcripted undergraduate course in Medical Nutrition Therapy: NED 601.
Overview of biochemistry, metabolism, physiological actions, and interrelationships of macronutrients and micronutrients. Discusses the regulation of the biochemical pathways of nutrients digestion, absorption, excretion, transport, and cellular metabolism. Study of nutritional and toxicological standards for humans
A one-semester independent project under faculty supervision which meets with the approval of Program Director.
Examination and application of counseling skills, counseling strategies and counseling theories needed to promote health behavior change. Students will be guided in the development of a personal counseling style and philosophy. Focus on interactive lear
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Examination of the role of nutrition in nutrition support and critical care in various disease states. (
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Overview of the principles of food service management. Topics include functions of management, management theories, HR functions, financial management and budgeting, organizational design, and procurement processes. Subject: Grad-Nutrition Education Department: Health,Nutrition,Exercise Sci
Requires acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program; Provides an orientation to the internship process and requirements, and overview of topics and skills that will be applied to the internship experience.
Includes a seminar class and placement as a full-time dietetic intern (1000 hours). (Prerequisite: NED 659 and acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program.)
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Includes a seminar class and placement as a full-time dietetic intern (1200 hours). (
Includes a seminar class and placement as a full-time dietetic intern (1000 hours). (Prerequisite: NED 659)
Topics in Applied Nutrition is an advanced course designed to build upon foundational concepts in medical nutrition therapy. Students will apply critical thinking skills to real-world patient cases to develop personalized, evidence-based nutrition care
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 An evaluation into the role of nutrition in the pediatric patient population. Reviewing pediatric growth, development, nutrition assessment, and therapeutic nutrition interventions in various clinical conditions and pathological states. Subject: Grad-Nutrition Education Department: Health,Nutrition,Exercise Sci
Overview of nutritional needs of adults as it relates to obesity and weight management. Topics include weight inclusive practice in healthcare and diatetics, biology of obesity, multilevel interventions to manage weight, commercial and non-commercial we « Previous
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Overview of the fundamental theories and processes of nutrition education for individuals and groups. Includes approaches to needs assessment; program planning and design, population-appropriate interventions, evaluation and assessment. Subject: Grad-Nutrition Education Department: Health,Nutrition,Exercise Sci
Graduate Catalog 2025-26 Action research in the field of nutrition/nutrition education is presented. Students develop and present an action research project utilizing skills and knowledge gained from all graduate courses.
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