Nutrition and Diseases Course

Lesson 1 • Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Examines fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins alongside macro and trace minerals. Connects deficiency states to biochemical disruptions covered later.

Lesson 2 • Nutritional Assessment Methods

Presents dietary recall, food frequency questionnaires, anthropometric measures, and biochemical markers. Builds assessment skills applied in all subsequent clinical chapters.

Lesson 3 • Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Traces nutrient processing from ingestion through intestinal absorption to systemic transport. Establishes the physiological basis for nutrient-disease interactions.

Lesson 4 • Macronutrients and Energy Metabolism

Covers carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as energy substrates and structural components. Links caloric density to metabolic pathways central to the chapter.

Lesson 1 • Type 2 Diabetes and Glycemic Control

Covers insulin resistance, beta-cell dysfunction, and the glycemic index framework. Directly applies carbohydrate metabolism knowledge from Chapter 1.

Lesson 2 • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Examines hepatic lipid accumulation driven by excess fructose, saturated fat, and caloric surplus. Connects liver metabolism to systemic metabolic dysfunction.

Lesson 3 • Metabolic Syndrome Nutritional Management

Defines the cluster of abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. Integrates dietary strategies targeting multiple risk factors simultaneously.

Lesson 1 • Dietary Lipids and Atherosclerosis

Distinguishes saturated, trans, and unsaturated fats by their effects on LDL and HDL cholesterol. Builds on lipid biochemistry from Chapter 1.

Lesson 2 • Heart-Protective Dietary Patterns

Evaluates Mediterranean, plant-based, and portfolio dietary patterns for cardiovascular risk reduction. Synthesizes lipid, sodium, and antioxidant strategies into cohesive plans.

Lesson 3 • Nutrition After Cardiac Events

Addresses post-myocardial infarction and post-surgery nutritional needs including protein and micronutrient repletion. Prepares students for clinical cardiac rehabilitation settings.

Lesson 4 • Sodium, Potassium, and Blood Pressure

Analyzes sodium-potassium balance in renin-angiotensin regulation and arterial stiffness. Provides the electrolyte basis for hypertension dietary management.

Lesson 1 • Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Disorders

Explains immune-mediated intestinal damage triggered by gluten and its nutritional consequences. Applies absorption physiology from Chapter 1 to malabsorption outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Gut Microbiome and Dietary Modulation

Examines prebiotic fibers, probiotics, and fermented foods in shaping microbiome composition and GI health. Integrates fiber knowledge from earlier chapters.

Lesson 3 • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nutrition

Covers Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis nutritional challenges including malnutrition and trigger foods. Connects anti-inflammatory dietary strategies from Chapter 2.

Lesson 4 • Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcers

Identifies dietary triggers for acid reflux and ulcer aggravation including caffeine, fat, and alcohol. Provides practical meal-timing and food-choice guidance.

Lesson 1 • Protein Management in CKD

Balances protein restriction to slow progression against the risk of protein-energy wasting. Applies protein metabolism concepts from Chapter 1.

Lesson 2 • Phosphorus and Calcium Balance

Explains hyperphosphatemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy in CKD. Guides dietary phosphorus restriction and binder use.

Lesson 3 • Potassium and Fluid Restrictions

Covers hyperkalemia risks, fluid overload, and practical strategies for managing both in advanced CKD. Builds on electrolyte knowledge from Chapter 3.

Lesson 4 • Nutrition in Dialysis and Transplant

Differentiates hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and post-transplant nutritional requirements. Addresses increased protein needs and immunosuppressant dietary interactions.

Lesson 1 • Cancer-Related Malnutrition and Cachexia

Defines cancer cachexia, anorexia, and sarcopenia driven by tumor-induced metabolic alterations. Applies nutritional assessment skills from Chapter 1 to oncology settings.

Lesson 2 • Cancer-Protective Dietary Components

Examines phytochemicals, cruciferous vegetables, lycopene, and folate in cancer prevention. Connects antioxidant and anti-inflammatory concepts from Chapters 1 and 3.

Lesson 3 • Nutrition During Cancer Treatment

Addresses side-effect management for chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery including nausea, mucositis, and dysphagia. Provides practical dietary modification strategies.

Lesson 4 • Dietary Risk Factors for Cancer

Identifies processed meats, alcohol, excess body fat, and low fiber intake as modifiable cancer risk factors. Grounds risk analysis in metabolic and inflammatory mechanisms.

Lesson 1 • Pediatric Nutrition and Chronic Disease

Addresses childhood obesity, type 1 diabetes, and food allergies with age-appropriate dietary strategies. Builds on metabolic disorder content from Chapter 2.

Lesson 2 • Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients

Defines disease-related malnutrition, identifies screening tools, and outlines oral, enteral, and parenteral support. Synthesizes assessment and intervention skills from the entire course.

Lesson 3 • Geriatric Nutrition and Age-Related Disease

Examines sarcopenia, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and polypharmacy effects on nutrient status in older adults. Integrates renal and cardiovascular nutrition from prior chapters.

Lesson 1 • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Outcomes

Establishes indicators for tracking dietary adherence, biochemical response, and clinical outcomes over time. Closes the nutrition care process loop introduced in this chapter.

Lesson 2 • Behavior Change and Dietary Counseling

Covers motivational interviewing, stages of change, and goal-setting techniques for dietary adherence. Provides the communication framework for all clinical nutrition interactions.

Lesson 3 • Evidence-Based Dietary Prescription

Translates clinical guidelines into specific macronutrient, micronutrient, and caloric prescriptions for disease states. Applies knowledge from all core disease chapters.

Lesson 4 • Interdisciplinary Nutrition Care Collaboration

Defines the dietitian's role within medical teams and outlines referral pathways for complex cases. Prepares students for real-world multidisciplinary clinical environments.