| Analyzes the growth, development, and nutritional status of infants and children and prepares dietary treatment. |
| Purposes current dietary treatments used in the treatment of diseases seen in infancy and childhood. |
| Identifies acute and chronic diseases seen in infancy and childhood and computes energy and nutrient needs. |
| Infers how foods and nutrients can be used in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| Follows the principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition in children and infants. |
| Applies appropriate nutritional strategies in managing children with poor appetite. |
| Identifies the causes of obesity and metabolic syndrome and follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in children. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for kidney diseases. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for liver and pancreatic diseases. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for eating disorders. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for food allergies. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders. |
| Follows medical nutrition principles when creating a nutritional program for neurological diseases. |
| Studies and compares special products used in dietary treatment. |
| Follows clinical and biochemical techniques used in determining food intake and analyzes the results. |
| Predicts drug-nutrient interactions and the effects of medications used in treatment. |
| Differentiates and reproduces medical nutrition therapy according to different eating habits, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic conditions. |