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222.641.01
Principles of Human Nutrition

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Basic understanding of biology/medical sciences

Description
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 chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. List the major macro and micronutrients and explain their relevance to human health
  2. Discuss the scientific rationale for defining nutritional requirements in healthy individuals and populations, with reference to specific conditions such as pregnancy and lactation, early childhood, adolescents, and older age
  3. Describe the underlying nutrient related metabolic processes in maintaining health and preventing disease
  4. Discuss principles of nutrition in a global context