Handbook

We all eat! How are we nourishing our body? What is the relationship between diet and good nutrition? This course will allow us to explore different foods and find out what nutrients are present; how are they digested and absorbed? How do they function in the body and where are they stored? We will explore the biochemical and physiological effects they have on humans in health and disease. Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease and how the physiology and biochemistry are altered will be understood. What are the dietary management principles that are to be followed in such conditions?

In addition you will have practical exercises learning how to measure the nutritional status of people using anthropometric and dietary intake techniques. How much of the nutrients we need through our diet everyday? You will also learn about the importance of nutrients and requirements throughout the life cycle. A thorough understanding of biochemistry particularly the metabolism of energy, protein, fat and carbohydrates is essential.