Therapeutic Nutrition for Disease Prevention

Nutrition plays a crucial role in the prevention, management, and treatment of various diseases. This course provides an in-depth understanding of therapeutic dietetics and its application in disease prevention and health management. Participants will explore the principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for conditions such as diabetes-related complications, cancer, AIDS, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, eating disorders, nephrolithiasis, arthritis, and gout. The course emphasizes the importance of nutritional care in metabolic stress, covering key areas such as the metabolic response to stress, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), metabolic changes in sepsis and trauma, and nutritional management in pre- and post-operative care.

With a strong focus on evidence-based dietary interventions, participants will learn how to develop and implement tailored therapeutic diets to support disease prevention and management. The course integrates practical meal-planning strategies, case studies, and patient-centered care approaches, equipping learners with the necessary skills to design effective nutritional interventions. By applying scientific principles and clinical knowledge, participants will gain the expertise needed to optimize patient health outcomes and enhance the role of nutrition in healthcare settings.