NDFS 405
Nutrition Assessment Lab
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Developing skill in anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary parameters of nutritional assessment.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 9: P, E, I (Pass-fail grade rule)
Min
0.5
Fixed
0.5
Fixed
0
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
NDFS 300 or concurrent enrollment & dietetics major status
Title
Assessment Procedures
Learning Outcome
Accurately perform and interpret assessment procedures (the first step in the nutrition care process) to identify nutrition-related problems.
Title
Locate, Interpret, Evaluate and Use Professional Literature
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature in the process of nutritional assessment.
Title
Safety Principles in Laboratory Procedures
Learning Outcome
Apply safety principles in laboratory procedures regarding blood-borne pathogens and the disposal of biohazardous waste.
Title
Core Knowledge for the RDN
Learning Outcome
2022 ACEND Standards
AND Knowledge Requirement/LO
NDFS 405 Course Learning Outcomes
Measured/Met by:
KRDN 1.3
Apply critical thinking skills
Competency Sign-offs, Blood Pressure Certification, Lab Worksheets
KRDN 3.1
Use the Nutrition Care Process and clinical workflow elements to assess nutritional parameters, diagnose nutrition-related problems, determine appropriate nutrition interventions, and develop plans to monitor the effectiveness of these interventions.
Competency Sign-off, Lab Worksheets
Practicum
