This course explores the relationship between nutrition and the prevention, development, and management of various diseases. The course covers the role of nutrients in maintaining health and how deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances contribute to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders. Students will learn how dietary choices affect disease outcomes and how nutrition interventions can be used to prevent or manage chronic illnesses. The course emphasizes evidence-based dietary recommendations and the role of nutrition in promoting overall health and well-being.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
These outcomes aim to prepare students for careers in nutrition, healthcare, and public health, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to assess nutritional needs and implement dietary strategies that contribute to the prevention and management of diseases.