The Principles of Nutrition course provides an introduction to the basic concepts related to nutrients in foods and their metabolic functions. The course will further focus on methods for assessing nutritional status and dietary adequacy, as well as its applications to phases of the human life cycle.
Schedule
Nutrition: An Overview of Our Everyday Choices
Nutritional Information and Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
Relate the Basic Concepts of Digestion and Absorption
Identify the Role of Carbohydrates in a Healthy Diet
Identify the Role of Lipids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids and Cholesterol in the Diet
Identify the Role of Protein in the Body
Energy Balance and Weight Management
Nutrition, Fitness and Physical Activity
Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy
Assess the Nutritive Requirements of Healthy Individuals throughout Their Lifecycle
Food Safety
Feeding the World
