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Sep 27, 2024
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BIOL 2123 - PRINCIPLES IN HUMAN NUTRITION
This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in the human population. Topics covered include dietary sources, intake levels, physiological role, and requirements of major nutrients; the biological determinants of nutrient requirements and the assessment of nutrient status in individuals and populations; the role of nutrition in growth and health through the life cycle; the rationale for the development of dietary guidelines and of nutrition policies in different countries; and the role of diet in the development of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and so on.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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