Course Description
Evidence-based principles of nutrition and lifestyle intervention relevant to pharmacy practice.
Athena Title
Nutrition in Pharmacy Practice
Prerequisite
Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this introductory level course, students will be able to: • Explain and apply principles of a healthy diet and adequate physical activity. • Describe the roles, requirements, and sources of nutrients. • Identify and employ basic dietary assessment tools and techniques. • Discuss how diet and health are linked and which evidence-based measures can be taken to prevent and manage selected chronic diseases. • State the factors affecting chronic disease risk, including family history, health behaviors, and food intake. • Explain and apply principles of energy balance and weight management. • Recall information related to the extent and impact of obesity. • Explain common food-drug interactions. • Answer questions concerning the effect of socioeconomic, psychological, and cultural factors affecting nutritional status and health. • Discuss the concepts, prevalence, and consequences of hunger and food insecurity among Americans. • Identify and use adequate sources of nutrition information.
Topical Outline
• Principles of a healthy diet – standards and guidelines • Physical activity – standards and guidelines • Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals • Dietary screening and assessment – tools and techniques • Nutrition and selected chronic diseases • Obesity, energy balance, and weight management • Popular and evidence-based diets • Drug nutrient interactions • Health disparity – nutrition in special populations • Nutrition information