222.652.71
Nutrition in Disease Treatment and Prevention

Cancelled

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online with Some Asynchronous Online
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Laura Caulfield
Course Instructor(s)
Vanessa Larsen
Contact Name
Vanessa Larsen
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Undergraduate level courses on nutrition, metabolism and physiology (examples of some graduate level courses from JHSPH that qualify: Advanced Nutrient Metabolism - 222.651; Nutritional Biochemistry - 222.644; Principles of Human Nutrition - 222.641).

Description
Offers an in-depth exploration of the pathophysiology of nutrition-related diseases and their corresponding nutrition interventions within the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) framework. Explores the anatomy and function of body systems, along with the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying disease. Emphasizes metabolic disturbances, biochemical markers, and evidence-based nutrition interventions for disease prevention and management. Includes these key topics: gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, obesity, cardiovascular disease, renal and hepatobiliary conditions, and the role of precision nutrition in personalized care.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the underlying nutritional implications of several common diseases
  2. Define evidence-based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) plans tailored to specific chronic diseases
  3. Integrate pathophysiological mechanisms into their nutrition interventions
  4. Discuss current prevention strategies, guidelines, and emerging research in disease onset and management
  5. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition therapy in disease progression, symptom management, and overall patient outcomes
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 30% Presentation(s)
  • 35% Final Exam
  • 15% LiveTalks
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
consent required for undergraduate students
Consent Contact
vgla@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This class is a mix of online lectures and required weekly live talks. Part time students in other time zones should note this time commitment as it is is required attendance.