This course introduces the importance of nutrition in attaining optimal health and its applications in improving dietary habits. It explores basic nutrition, food composition, and nutrient requirements through the life cycle. The course covers food purchasing, preparation, presentation, and complementary feeding. It also discusses nutritional care in protein-energy malnutrition, hypertension, and diabetes, as well as the roles of nutrition and genetics in human health and chronic diseases.
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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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Expert tips to help you succeed in this course
Create concept maps linking Modules 2-5 nutrient functions and food sources.
Practice calculating BMI and WHR from Unit 4 weekly.
Review the dietary guidelines for hypertension and diabetes from Unit 5.
Focus on understanding the key differences between marasmus and kwashiorkor from Module 4.
Study the definitions and applications of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics from Module 5.