TR2101 Introduction to Human Nutrition
This course introduces a basic understanding of the fundamentals of human nutrition with a whole-food perspective. Topics include the functions and food sources of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, water, vitamins and minerals. Dietary reference intakes (DRI) and other standard nutrition guidelines (both national and international) are reviewed. Food labels, nutrient intake analyses and basic nutrition assessment methods are presented and practiced. Energy balance and weight management issues are reviewed. This class is only offered online and fulfills the nutrition prerequisite admission requirement for all programs in the department.
Prerequisite
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