FSHN 421
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition

Credit:  2 hours.


Examines physiological, biochemical and nutritional aspects of disease processes relevant to infants, children and adolescents. Topics covered include prematurity, developmental disabilities, inborn errors of metabolism, food allergy, obesity and eating disorders. The role of nutrition in prevention, management and treatment of disease is also covered. Prerequisite: FSHN 420; FSHN 322 is highly recommended.