Course Title

Human nutrition

Course Number

10921302)

Instructor Name

منال بدرساوي

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

Second Semester 2018

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

This course is designed to build a strong foundation for the basics in nutrition and its role in human well-being. Moreover, it aims to expand student’s knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients. Giving a full description of their components, functions, digestion and absorption.

1. Identify the important terms used in the field of nutrition and their definition.

2. Understand the factors that affect Human Nutrition and basics process of assessment of health related to nutrition.

3. Explore different dietary reference values and nutritional requirements in relation to different health status and population groups.
4. Learn the structure, classification, use, digestion and absorption of macronutrients and their interrelation of health maintenance.
5. Describe the classification of minerals, their roles, their bioavailability and nutritional recommendations.

Describe possible symptoms of macro and micronutrient deficiencies and appreciate consequences of excessive consumption.

1. Identify the important terms used in the field of nutrition and their definition.

2. Understand the factors that affect Human Nutrition and basics process of assessment of health related to nutrition.

3. Explore different dietary reference values and nutritional requirements in relation to different health status and population groups.
4. Learn the structure, classification, use, digestion and absorption of macronutrients and their interrelation of health maintenance.
5. Describe the classification of minerals, their roles, their bioavailability and nutritional recommendations.

Describe possible symptoms of macro and micronutrient deficiencies and appreciate consequences of excessive consumption.

Advanced Human nutrition and Metabolism