FNUT 3760 - Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40870,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Zara Rowlands
Professional Qualifications:
PhD, Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL (2003)
MS, Nutritional Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC (1995)
Dietetics Supervised Practice (1993-1995)
BS, Human Nutrition, Howard University, Washington, DC (1991)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (1995 – present)
Email: zcshah@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall 1114
Office Phone: 330-941-2021
Additional Contact Methods:
Texts to 330-269-9544
Preferred Contact Method: Email zcshah@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
Communication Expectations: Instructor will respond to email or phone call within 48 hours, M – F.
How to refer to me: Dr. Rowlands
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Krause and Mahan's Food & the Nutrition Care Process | Raymond & Morrow | ISBN-13 : 978-0323811965 |
Covers evidence-based approaches to medical nutrition therapy in multiple conditions.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 21 - Overview of NCP | The Nutrition Care Process - aka ADIME | |
| 8/31 | Chapter 33 - Hyper- and Hypoglycemia | Diabetes & Hypoglycemia | |
| 9/7 | Chapter 35 - CVD | Atherosclerosis & Hyperlipidemias | |
| 9/14 | Chapter 36 - Hypertension | Blood Pressure, Congestive Heart Failure & Stroke | |
| 9/21 | Chapt 29 & 30 - GI Diseases | Upper & Lower GI diseases | |
| 9/28 | Chapter 32 - Food Allergies & Intolerances | Food Allergies & Intolerances | |
| 10/5 | Chapter 31 - Accessory Organs of Digestion | Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas | |
| 10/12 | Chapter 23 - Alternative Feeding | Enteral Nutrition | |
| 10/19 | Chapter 23 - Alternative Feeding | Parenteral Nutrition | |
| 10/26 | Refeeding Syndrome articles & resources | Refeeding Syndrome | |
| 11/2 | Modified Consistency Diets | Thickened liquids, vicosity and purees | |
| 11/9 | Chapter 16 - Genomics | Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics | |
| 11/16 | Chapter 24 - Anemias | Nutritional and Non-nutritional Anemias | |
| 11/23 | Chapter 45 - Inborn Errors of Metabolism | Metabolic Disorders | |
| 11/30 | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Resources | Dietetics Services Billing & Coding | |
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.