General overview of lecture: This course covers the basic concepts in nutrition, classification of food based on nutrient, functions of nutrients, the gastrointestinal tract, digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients, energy balance, types of food found in our locality, factors that influence our choice of food, the concept of adequate diet, food security, and nutritional need across the developmental milestones. It will focus also on the role of nutrition in the prevention, management, and care of various disease as well as promoting health.
Prerequisite: students are expected