Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

Course Code
NUT111
Course Title
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Course Description
This course discusses the fundamental principles of human nutrition and their application to food selection. Emphasis is placed upon the Essential Nutrients and their vital importance as well as the recommended dietary allowances and other dietary guidelines, which promote health maintenance and disease prevention. Moreover, answers to the questions of "What is Nutrition, why is it important for our life and how easily to adjust the life style based on what is learned" will be highlighted. It is an integrated method to deliver accurate nutritional sciences and information in an easy- to- understand, entertaining and enjoyable format. Moreover, the information is personalized in a way which is easy to be applied to the individual life style.
Prerequisites
None
Credits
3
Course Type
Theory
Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer