Nutrition and Disease

This course explores the relationship between nutrition and the prevention, development, and management of various diseases. The course covers the role of nutrients in maintaining health and how deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances contribute to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders. Students will learn how dietary choices affect disease outcomes and how nutrition interventions can be used to prevent or manage chronic illnesses. The course emphasizes evidence-based dietary recommendations and the role of nutrition in promoting overall health and well-being.

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

• Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Disease Prevention: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how proper nutrition helps prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
• Exploring the Nutritional Management of Diseases: Learn how nutrition plays a role in managing and treating diseases, including the development of dietary interventions tailored to specific conditions to improve patient outcomes.
• Analyzing the Impact of Nutrient Deficiencies and Excesses: Gain insights into how deficiencies or excesses of key nutrients contribute to the development of various health disorders, and how these imbalances can be corrected through proper dietary planning.
• Applying Evidence-Based Nutrition Recommendations: Develop skills in applying evidence-based dietary guidelines to promote health and prevent disease, understanding the importance of balanced nutrition for both individual and population health.

These outcomes aim to prepare students for careers in nutrition, healthcare, and public health, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to assess nutritional needs and implement dietary strategies that contribute to the prevention and management of diseases.