Clinical Nutrition: Nutrition as Medicine

Course Description

"Clinical Nutrition: Nutrition as Medicine" is an intermediate-level course offered by KULeuvenX that explores the crucial role of nutrition in preventing and managing both deficiency and chronic diseases. This comprehensive course emphasizes the importance of clinical nutrition in global health, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Led by experienced instructors from universities in Europe and Africa, this unique course provides evidence-based insights and practical knowledge on nutrition-related solutions for various health conditions.

What Students Will Learn

• Acquire basic knowledge of clinical nutrition for treating obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, gastrointestinal diseases, and infectious diseases (specifically HIV)
• Translate scientific evidence into practice
• Gain practical experience from both North & South countries
• Use nutrition as a treatment strategy
• Apply nutrition strategies in treating specific disorders
• Decontextualize concepts over different contexts

Pre-requisites

A basic scientific and/or practical understanding of nutrition, dietetics, medicine, biomedical sciences, or interest in the field of nutrition and dietetics is recommended.

Course Content

• Introduction to clinical nutrition and its basic concepts
• Obesity: causes, consequences, and management
• Diabetes: types, consequences, and nutritional management
• Malnutrition and specific pathologies
• Gastrointestinal diseases, food allergies, and intolerances
• Infections and nutritional requirements, focusing on HIV
• Integrated evaluation through case studies

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, nutritionists, dietitians, medical students, and individuals interested in deepening their understanding of clinical nutrition. It is particularly beneficial for those looking to bridge the gap between research and practice in nutrition-related fields.

Real-World Applications

Graduates of this course will be equipped to:

• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices in clinical settings
• Develop nutrition-related solutions for various health conditions
• Function as a linking pin between research and practice
• Adapt nutrition strategies to different geographical and socio-cultural contexts
• Contribute to global health initiatives and organizations focused on nutrition

Syllabus

This course offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into clinical nutrition from a global perspective, preparing learners to make significant contributions to the field of nutrition and healthcare.