About Nutrition (nutr) in University of Central Arkansas

5V15 NUTRITION SERVICES PRACTICUM (Variable credit: 1-6 credit hours) Supervised experiential learning in the procurement, production, and distribution of nutrition services in health care facilities. Prerequisite: Admission to or completion of an ACEND-accredited experiential learning program.

5V17 COMMUNITY NUTRITION PRACTICUM (Variable credit hours: 1-6 credit hours) Supervised experiential learning in community nutrition. Prerequisite: Admission to or completion of an ACEND-accredited experiential learning program.

5V18 CLINICAL NUTRITION PRACTICUM (Variable credit hours: 1-6 credit hours) Supervised experiential learning in the nutritional assessment, education, and counseling of patients. Prerequisite: Admission to or completion of an ACEND-accredited experiential learning program.

5V19 NUTRITION RESEARCH PRACTICUM (Variable credit: 1-6 credit hours) Supervised experiential learning in nutrition research and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: Admission to or completion of an ACEND-accredited experiential learning program.

5V20 DIETETIC PRACTICUM (Variable credit: 1-9 credit hours) Supervised practice in dietetics. Prerequisite: Admission to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.

5V30 SPECIAL TOPICS (Variable credit: 1-3 credit hours) Independent study of a special topic in nutrition.

5321 NUTRITION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Food service operations relating to management principles, leadership development, methods of control, behavior change theory, and training of personnel.

5324 NUTRITION ASSESSMENT Nutrition assessment techniques including dietary, biochemical, anthropometrical, and clinical with emphasis on nutrition needs in disease states. Prerequisite: Admission to an ACEND-accredited supervised experiential learning program.

5340 GERIATRIC NUTRITION An examination of the physiological changes, diseases, and environmental factors affecting the nutritional status of aging adults.

5375 NUTRITION IN EXERCISE AND SPORTS A review of current research literature on nutrient requirements in exercise and specific sports with an emphasis on dietary recommendations.

6V44 THESIS RESEARCH (Variable credit: 1-3 credit hours.) Under the direction of the thesis advisor and committee, students will carry out an original research project. Students enrolled in the thesis option must complete six (6) credit hours for graduation. Prerequisite: Approval of thesis chair or department chair and B or better in FACS 6335 and 6350.

6307 CURRENT FINDINGS IN FOOD An examination of current research on food and agriculture with emphasis on interpretation of the findings and applications for families.

6308 TRENDS IN NUTRITION An examination of current research on developments in nutrition with emphasis on interpretation of the findings and application to dietary information provided to consumers.

6313 DIET THERAPY Health and disease management through medical nutrition therapy of persons with nutrition related diseases and metabolic disturbances. Prerequisite: Admission to an ACEND-accredited supervised experiential learning program.

6314 BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE NUTRITION PROFESSION The study and development of idea generation, opportunity recognition, value proposition, and management practices related to entrepreneurial ventures specific to the nutrition profession.

6330 METABOLIC NUTRITION A study of the pathways of human metabolism by which cells synthesize and degrade carbohydrates, lipids (fats), and proteins including the chemistry of the reactions that constitute these pathways, how energy is derived from the breakdown of nutrients, and how metabolic pathways are regulated by coenzymes, regulators, and hormones.

6335 NUTRITION COUNSELING Examination of the theories of learning and motivational interviewing strategies, development of nutritional counseling skills, and creation of client education programs.

6340 DIABETES MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY A comprehensive approach to diabetes management, including diagnosis, treatment, and education with special emphasis on Medical Nutrition Therapy for all life stages and populations with diabetes.

6345 PEDIATRIC NUTRITION An examination of nutrition issues from preconception throughout late adolescence, with a particular emphasis on nutrition correlates of normal growth and development and on the consequences of under and over nutrition.

6346 GLOBAL NUTRITION An overview of global nutrition and health issues of concern to food and nutrition professionals. Includes analysis of approaches implemented at the household, community, national, and international levels to improve nutrition status.

6347 NUTRITION PUBLIC POLICY An examination of US public policy in food and nutrition, with emphasis on the role of the nutrition professional in influencing the public policy process.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.5
• TOEFL IBT: 79
• PTE : 54