Human Nutrition

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of human nutrition, focusing on the role of nutrients in maintaining health, supporting growth, and preventing disease. The course covers macronutrients, micronutrients, and water, exploring their physiological functions, dietary sources, recommended intakes, and the effects of deficiencies or excesses. Students will learn about the digestion and absorption of nutrients, the principles of energy balance, and the role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases. The course emphasizes evidence-based dietary guidelines and their application in promoting health across the lifespan.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding the Role of Nutrients in Health: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the physiological functions of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), and their roles in maintaining health and preventing disease.
• Exploring Nutrient Digestion and Absorption: Learn the processes involved in the digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients in the body, and how these processes support metabolism, energy production, and overall well-being.
• Analyzing Nutritional Requirements and Dietary Guidelines: Gain insights into the nutritional requirements for various life stages and the application of dietary guidelines in planning balanced diets that promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• Applying Nutrition Knowledge to Health Promotion: Develop the ability to assess dietary intake, evaluate nutritional status, and apply nutrition science to design interventions that support health, improve dietary habits, and prevent nutrition-related diseases.

These outcomes aim to provide students with a strong foundation in human nutrition, preparing them for careers in nutrition, dietetics, public health, and healthcare, where knowledge of nutrition plays a crucial role in improving health outcomes and promoting wellness across populations.