222.641.01
Principles of Human Nutrition
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
M, W, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Basic background in biology/medical sciences
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 disease. Topics include dietary sources, intake levels, and biological determinants of nutrient requirements; 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 on the development of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- List the major macro and micronutrients relevant to human health
- Discuss the scientific rationale for defining nutritional requirements in healthy individuals and populations, with reference to specific conditions such as pregnancy, lactation, and older age
- Present current evidence for the role of key nutrients in the prevention of chronic diseases
- Discuss major nutrition-related diseases in a global context