Human Nutrition

This course integrates principles from chemistry, physiology, biochemistry and sociology as they relate to the study of nutrition. The course introduces the science of nutrition with a focus on the macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, protein) and the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). The principles of nutritional assessment will also be introduced and students will use specialised software to analyse their estimated three-day food record. The evolution and application of dietary standards will be discussed in detail. Students will take part in discussions concerning current nutrition issues such as healthy weights, and vegetarianism.