NFSC 491 - Issues and Problems in Dietetics
This syllabus covers the general subject matter and format for the course but does not apply to any specific semester. For information about this course for a particular semester please contact the course Instructor. Syllabi for all courses in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science are subject to change at any time per decision of the Instructor. The Instructor for the course may also change at the discretion of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
Purpose
Throughout the curriculum, students have gained knowledge, skills and perspectives regarding specific aspects of nutrition, foodservice, and dietetic practice. This course will allow students to (1) integrate knowledge and theory of nutrition, food, management, education/communications, and social and behavioral sciences necessary to support quality dietetics practice and (2) cultivate a professional perspective in dealing with issues such as professional ethics, communication and counseling skills, and how to function as a member of the health care team. NFSC 491 has been designated a CORE capstone course.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the problem solving process to the issues of the current practice of dietetics;
- Participate effectively in the group process and decision-making by demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as a participant and/or leader;
- Apply and integrate knowledge and theory of nutrition, food and management to the practice of dietetics;
- Effectively communicate appropriate nutrition information to peers and other health professionals, clients and consumers;
- Practice a code of personal and professional ethics in the classroom;
- Search the literature and present findings and recommendations to support or refute an issue pertinent to dietetic practice;
- Articulate a career plan related to nutrition and dietetics.
Instructor
Nancy Brenowitz, MS, RD, LD
3307 Marie Mount Hall
(301) 405-4532
nbrenowi@umd.edu
Required Materials
- Holli, B. and Calabrese, R. Communications and Education Skills for Dietetic Professionals. 4th edition, 1998. (H&C)
- Allen-Chabot, A., Curtis, S. and Blake, A. Inlet Isles: A Foodservice Management Case Study. Prentice-Hall, 2001.
Recommended Resources
- Medical Nutrition Therapy text
- Community Nutrition text
- Medical dictionary
- Nutritional Assessment text
- Foodservice Management text
- Molt, M. Food for Fifty, 12th edition. Prentice-Hall, 2006.
Schedule of Classes
| Week # | Topic of Lecture | Reading |
| Week 1 | Introduction to Course The Profession of Dietetics |
H&C Chapter 1 |
| Week 2 | Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines Professional Development Portfolio |
http://www.eatright.org/Public/83_9051.cfm?CFID=7714881&CFTOKEN=37962342 (Code of Ethics) http://www.eatright.org/Public/ GovernmentAffairs/98_9468.cfm (Standards of Professional Practice) Handout: Professional Development Guide http://www.cdrnet.org/pdrcenter/pdpindex.htm (read Portfolio FAQ, Background of the Portfolio project, Benefits of the Portfolio) |
| Week 3 | Nutrition Counseling Communicating About Nutrition Counseling Scenario #1: Initial Session for Weight Loss Counseling |
H & C Chapters 4, 5, 2 and 14 Handouts http://motivationalinterview.org/ clinical/whatismi.html (What is Motivational Interviewing?) http://www.eatright.org/Public/ GovernmentAffairs/92_adar_0102.cfm (ADA Position Paper: Total Diet Approach to Communicating Food and Nutrition Information) http://www.eatright.org/Public/ GovernmentAffairs/92_adar0202.cfm (ADA Position Paper: Food and Nutrition Misinformation) http://www.eatright.org/Member/ PolicyInitiatives/index_21028.cfm (ADA Position Paper: The Role of Dietetics Professionals in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention) |
| Week 4 | Biotechnology and Food Irradiation | http://www.eatright.org/Public/GovernmentAffairs/ 92_abiotechnology.cfm (ADA Position Paper: Biotechnology and the Future of Food) http://www.eatright.org/Public/ Other/index_adap0200.cfm (ADA Position Paper: Food Irradiation) http://www.ific.org/research/loader.cfm? url=/commonspot/security/getfile.cfm&PageID=1491 (IFIC Background: Americans' Acceptance of Food Biotechnology Matches Growers' Increased Adoption of Biotech Crops) Handout: ADA’s Biotechnology Resource Kit(BR> http://www.eatright.org/Public/ ConferencesAndEvents/8474_biotechfaq.cfm?CFID=1858055&CFTOKEN=66035287 |
| Week 5 | Supplements and CAM Counseling Scenario #2: Follow Up Session for Weight Loss Counseling DUE: FIRST DRAFT OF RESUME |
http://www.eatright.org/ Public/GovernmentAffairs/92_8343.cfm (ADA Position Paper: Food Fortification and Dietary Supplements) http://www.eatright.org/Public/ GovernmentAffairs/92_adap1099.cfm (ADA Position Paper: Functional Foods) http://www.eatright.org/Public/ GovernmentAffairs/index_6332.cfm (ADA: Guidelines Regarding the Recommendation and Sale of Dietary Supplements) Krause’s Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 11th Edition, Chapter 20 |
| Week 6 | Delivering Oral Presentations, Using Instructional Media, Power Point Workshop Guest Speaker: Mark Kenyon, Program Director Career Center Topic: Resumes and Cover Letters |
H & C Chapters 14 and 15 |
| Week 7 | Inlet Isles Medical Center Discussion of Introductory Case Study Counseling Scenario #3: Initial Session for Diabetes Management DUE: FINAL DRAFT OF RESUME INLET ISLES INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE |
NO READINGS |
| Week 8 | Presentation of Inlet Isles Scenarios Guest Speaker: Susan Borra, RD Senior Vice President and Director of Nutrition International Food Information Council Topic: The New Nutrition Conversation with Consumers |
http://www.ific.org/tools/index.cfm (IFIC: New Nutrition Conversation With Consumers) |
| Week 9 | Group Teaching Techniques Counseling Scenario #4: Follow Up For Diabetes Management |
H & C Chapter 13 |
| Week 10 | Presentation of Inlet Isles Marketing Plans | NO READINGS |
| Week 11 | Guest Speaker: Michelle Albee Matto, MPH, RD Regulatory Affairs Manager International Dairy Foods Association Topic: Careers in Regulatory Affairs Guest Speaker: Stephen King Public Affairs Specialist Food and Drug Administration Topic: Speaking with Consuemrs about Food Safety and Food Irradiation |
NO READINGS |
| Week 12 | Guest Speakers: Pat Kearney, President and Sharonda Wallace, Vice President PMK Associates, Inc. Topic: Careers in Nutrition Communications Guest Speaker: Nancy Lum, RD, LD Clinical Dietitian Sinai Hospital Topic: Transitioning from student, to intern, to dietitian... |
NO READINGS |
| Week 13 | Guest Speaker: Marla Caplon, RD, LD Supervisor, Division of Food and Nutrition Services Montgomery County, MD Topic: Careers in School Foodservice DUE: NUTRITION EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT |
NO READINGS |
| Week 14 | Clinical Case Study Presentations ASSIGNMENT DUE: CASE STUDY |
NO READINGS |
| Week 15 | Clinical Case Study Presentations Course Evaluations/Exit Interviews |
NO READINGS |
Grading and Evaluation
| Assignment | Points |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Education Presentation | 150 |
| Resume | 20 |
| Inlet Isles Introduction | 50 |
| Inlet Isles Case Scenario Presentation | 40 |
| Inlet Isles Marketing Project | 150 |
| Clinical Case Study Presentation | 200 |
| Class participation | 40 |
| TOTAL | 650 |
| 97-100% = A+ | 77-79% = C+ |
| 93-96% = A | 73-76% = C |
| 90-92% = A- | 70-72% = C- |
| 87-89% = B+ | 67-69% = D+ |
| 83-86% = B | 63-66% = D |
| 80-82% = B- | 60-62% = D- |
| <60 = F |
For more information, contact Nancy Brenowitz, MS, RD, LD
Last updated: 10/5/2006