Objective:
The course objective is to provide a comprehensive overview on the foundational concepts of nutrition and clinical dietary principles. This course is a tailored introduction to nutrition for students who are pursuing careers or further education in public health, nursing, and other allied health fields. Emphasis is placed on the following core topics: overview of nutrition; macronutrients; water and micronutrients; physiology of nutrient utilization; and consequences of energy balance.
Learning Outcomes:
- describe the network of relationships connecting humans, food, and health
- discuss principles of nutrition across the life cycle, including pregnancy, adolescence, and adulthood
- evaluate applications and limitations of current food technologies and safety protocols
- demonstrate a basic understanding of macronutrients and micronutrients, and how they relate to maintenance of health
- explain the various roles, mechanisms, and metabolic pathways involved in nutrient physiology
- discuss consequence of energy balance as it relates to basal metabolism, activity, and multi-system dysfunctions
- identify appropriate methods and interventions for individuals with specific clinical disorders
General Course Topics:
- Principles of wellness
- Health and nutrition
- Nutrition across the life cycle
- Food technology and safety
- Nutritional information from food labels
- Macronutrients, macronutrient deficiencies and intolerances
- Water and micronutrients
- Physiology of nutrient utilization
- Consequences of energy balance and further applications in nutrition: athletic performance and activity, body weight, BMI, and obesity, nutritional issues and further applications in nutrition