Description
This course provides an overview and an introduction to human nutrition and its clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on the basis of peer reviewed scientific information on human nutrition, nutritional physiology, nutrition assessment, diet selection, and health and disease outcome during different life stages. Major aspects of interrelated problems due to malnutrition, over-nutrition, nutrient requirements, and computer-based diet analysis and diet formulation are examined. Physiological and biochemical pathways related to nutrition will also be introduced. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to critically evaluate nutritional information as presented in the media and in popular culture for its authenticity and controversies. This is an applied basic human nutrition course with the emphasis of physiology and nutrition assessment during different life stages. Students should complete any introductory course in Biology or Chemistry prior to taking t