CNR1311 – Clinical Nutrition and Research

Course Description

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate nutrition through both a scientific and clinical lens, grounded in a Christian worldview that values truth, stewardship, and respect for life. This course explores the quantitative and qualitative roles of nutrients at the molecular level while examining how nutritional research informs evidence-based practice. Students will engage with current scientific literature, learning how nutrition research is conducted, interpreted, and responsibly applied in clinical and wellness settings.

Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills essential for professional practice, gaining confidence in translating research findings into practical nutritional recommendations. Emphasis is placed on ethical research interpretation, clear communication, and integrating scientific insight with holistic health principles.

Students will learn:

• Understand nutrient function and interaction at the molecular and cellular levels
• Analyze and interpret current clinical nutrition research and scientific literature
• Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Evaluate the credibility and relevance of published studies
• Apply research findings to real-world clinical and nutritional scenarios
• Write and present a structured scientific report or research paper

By the end of this course, students will be equipped to critically assess nutritional research and apply evidence-based insights with integrity, clarity, and purpose—preparing them to support informed, ethical decision-making in clinical nutrition and lifelong learning.