Specialization in Clinical Nutrition

The growth of chronic non-communicable diseases, the aging of the population and the complexity of health care have significantly increased the demand for qualified nutritionists to work in a specialized and integrated manner on the various fronts of clinical care, both in hospitals and outpatient clinics.

In this context, there is a growing appreciation of the nutritionist's role in promoting health, preventing complications, and recovering the nutritional status of patients at different levels of care. The requirements of the market and health institutions point to the need for continuous training, based on up-to-date scientific evidence, well-defined protocols, and practical skills in real contexts

In view of this reality, the creation of the Specialization in Clinical Nutrition has as its main objective to train professionals for the contemporary challenges of the area, promoting the theoretical and practical depth necessary for safe, ethical and efficient action. The course proposal values interdisciplinarity, the development of technical skills and the practical application of knowledge through experiences in hospital and outpatient settings, preparing the nutritionist to act with excellence and leadership in nutritional