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| Human Clinical Nutrition Clinical nutrition is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, supported by a growing body of scientific research. Ever new and complex information on the role of nutrition in remedial and preventive health care presents the practicing clinical nutritionist with extensive professional challenges. The discipline of Human Clinical Nutrition applies principles derived from current biochemical and physiological scientific knowledge for the purpose of promoting optimal health while recognizing biochemical individuality. The Certified Clinical Nutritionist assesses a person's nutritional needs to achieve normal physiological function. Assessment includes the use of appropriate test and observations such as case history, anthropomorphic measurements, physical signs, laboratory tests, and nutrition/lifestyle analysis to determine an educational nutrition program. Assessment also provides the basis for referral to a licensed physician, or other health care professional. The educational protocols may include, among other information, nutrition / lifestyle modification, nutritive supplementation, understanding of physiological/biochemical pathways, and evoking of regenerative processes. |