We currently offer one nutrition course online: PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN NUTRITION (222.641.81). This course will be offered during the summer term (July 9 - Aug 27 2004). You can search for information on other distance education classes offered at the School through the Distance Education Division. Non-degree seeking students may register as a "special student limited" in order to take this class. For more information, visit the admissions office website for non-degree seeking students at: http://www.jhsph.edu/Admissions/sample_courses.html
Principles of Human Nutrition 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 human populations. *View the video introduction to this course by Center for Human Nutrition director, Dr. Benjamin Caballero. Topics covered in this class include: - Dietary sources, intake levels, physiological role, and requirement 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
- The role of diet in the development of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.
The lecture topics include:
Lecture 1: Introduction
Lecture 2: Energy homeostasis in humans
Lecture 3: Proteins and amino acids
Lecture 4: Lipids
Lecture 5: Obesity
Lecture 6: Protein-energy malnutrition
Lecture 7: Vitamins A, E, carotenoids
Lecture 8: Antioxidant nutrients
Lecture 9: Iron and other hematopoietic nutrients
Lecture 10: Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D
Lecture 11: Iodine
Lecture 12: Dietary Supplements and Fortified Foods
Lecture 13: Maternal nutrition
Lecture 14: Fetal nutrition
Lecture 15: Growth and nutrition during infancy
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