Nutrition in special patient population: Gastrointestinal tract Diseases (3 cr. h.)

Description

This course gives an extensive overview of the nutritional management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. The coursework covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to nutrition assessment, gastrointestinal tests and procedures, the intestinal microbiome, surgical and therapeutic interventions for gastrointestinal tract disorders, and medications and nutraceuticals used to manage gastrointestinal tract disease. Specific gastrointestinal tract disorders covered in the course include inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, and oncology, in addition to strong and foundational knowledge about nutritional management for various hepatic system diseases. Patients with liver disorders frequently experience malnutrition and deficits in certain micronutrients. Protein-energy deficiency in cirrhosis is caused by a variety of pathophysiological reasons, such as impaired oral intake, malabsorption, and stress-related metabolic abnormalities.

Program

Specialized Diploma of Nutrition in Healthcare (Professional Diploma)

Objectives

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